Small beginnings. Big horizons.
The original programme materials document student selection, participation from across Tamil Nadu and reported academic outcomes following the learning experience.
75 students. 30 schools. 12 districts.
District-wise counts transcribed from the supplied “Rocket Science Final Selection List — Abstract” image.
Students in the final selection
Boys represented
Girls represented
Schools represented
| S.No | District | Schools | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chengalpattu | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 2 | Chennai | 4 | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| 3 | Coimbatore | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Dindigul | 2 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 | Kanchipuram | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 6 | Madurai | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Ranipet | 4 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 8 | Sivagangai | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Thanjavur | 2 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| 10 | Thiruvallur | 8 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 11 | Trichy | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Vellore | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 30 | 29 | 46 | 75 | |
This is a final-selection snapshot, not a list of all students who began the programme or all who later traveled to Russia.
Evidence of student determination.
The 17 June 2024 report lists these individual board-exam percentages above 85%. Names and scores below reproduce that historical source; they are not an assessment of present performance.
Class 10 · Scores above 85%
| Student | Percentage |
|---|---|
| V. Mirdhu Bashini | 95.8% |
| K. Rakshith | 95.6% |
| S. Hindu Priya | 93.4% |
| R. Tharika | 93% |
| S. Reshmadevi | 90.4% |
| P. Jananishwari | 87.2% |
| S. Jeevitha | 87.2% |
| S. Kaviya | 87% |
| V. Priyanka | 86.8% |
| R. Jeevitha | 85.6% |
| V. Kavin Karthik | 85% |
Class 12 · Scores above 85%
| Student | Percentage |
|---|---|
| R. Karthiyahini | 96.83% |
| P. Kanmani | 96.33% |
| R. Abi | 93.5% |
| A. Yogesh | 85.83% |
Confidence to explore what comes next.
The original travel booklet includes student and teacher reflections describing the value of hands-on exposure, teamwork, curiosity, learning Russian history and meeting people working in space-related fields.
The book also records sponsorship, financial support and further-study opportunities for several participants. These are examples from the first cohort, not guaranteed benefits of joining any future activity.