Learning begins
Online programmeThe first classes began during the pandemic, followed by quizzes, tests and project work.
A TIMELINE OF REAL-WORLD DISCOVERY
From Tamil Nadu to Russia.
Explore the programme’s documented visits, selection milestones and overseas experience through a chronological journey.
MAJOR PROGRAMME MOMENTS
2022—2023An expedition, years in the making.
Filter the milestones to follow the learning, India-based visits, final selections or Russia expedition.
Anna University & Birla Planetarium
ChennaiA felicitation event was held at Anna University Auditorium; students also visited the Birla Planetarium and Science Centre.
PSLV-C53 launch experience
Sriharikota, Andhra PradeshStudents visited the rocket launch centre to witness the PSLV-C53 launch.
GSLV Mk III launch experience
Sriharikota, Andhra PradeshA further study visit to see a launch of the rocket described as GSLV Mk III in the programme records.
Bengaluru aerospace exposure
Bengaluru, KarnatakaVisits included U R Rao Satellite Centre (2 Nov), New Tech Aerospace (3 Nov), Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (4 Nov), and a Gandhi Bhavan function (5 Nov).
Student project presentations
Coimbatore, Tamil NaduKPIRT project presentation and display, reviewed by a panel of thirteen members, according to the June 2024 programme summary.
Campus & industry science visits
Chennai and nearbyVisits listed include IIT Madras, an industrial innovation centre, Salcomp India, MGR University, Data Patterns and a pico-satellite workshop.
Pico-satellite launch visit
Near MahabalipuramThe programme summary records a visit for a pico-satellite launch.
Final selection results
Tamil NaduFinal winners were announced after an extended assessment process.
Felicitation programme
Russian Chamber of CommerceAn archived note refers to an AUSSAI felicitation programme at the Russian Chamber of Commerce.
Russia educational expedition
Moscow and St. PetersburgA group of 49 students, mentors and coordinators traveled under the guidance of Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai.
THE 2023 RUSSIA EXPEDITION
Science without borders.
The overseas visit combined exposure to aerospace history, research environments, cultural institutions and international perspectives.
Cosmonaut training
The programme records a visit to the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre and its spaceflight heritage.
Space history
Visits to space museums and scientific exhibits helped connect classroom concepts with real space exploration history.
Culture & exchange
Moscow, St. Petersburg and the Indian Embassy visit provided new social, cultural and educational experiences.
TRAVEL JOURNAL
Open all photographs ↗Moments from the journey.
Photographs reproduced from the 52-page draft Russia trip book.
The 17 June 2024 summary records 49 students, with mentors and approximately one coordinator for every eight students, travelling from 30 September to 7 October 2023. Some press clippings refer to 50 selected students; these counts describe different stages of the programme.