AeroAstro Institute & Astronaut Training

Center
Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of
the degree of

Bachelor of Architecture
By

Heramb Anant Marathe

Exam Seat No. 9192

GUIDE:
Prof. K.Thomas

Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture

Navi Mumbai

Mumbai University
2020 - 2021

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This is to certify that the project entitled

“AeroAstro Institute & Astronaut

Training Center” is a bonafide work of

“Heramb Marathe” Exam

Seat No. ________ submitted to the

Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture,

Navi Mumbai

in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the degree of

Undergraduate in Bachelor in Architecture.

Prof. Satish Dhale Prof. K. Thomas

Principal Guide

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AeroAstro Institute &

Astronaut Training Center

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I take this opportunity to specially gratify my guide Prof. K. Thomas, for not only his
valuable and enlightened, guidance but also for the freedom he rendered me during
this project work and for being a motivator throughout the process.

I would also like to thank the Faculty Members of BVCOA, who have extended their
kind help, guidance and suggestion without which it could not have been possible for
me to complete this project report.

I also express my sincere thanks to my family members for being a constant support
throughout the process and to all the people who, directly or indirectly, contributed in
time, energy and knowledge to this effort.

TABLE OF CONTENTS –

CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION...........................................................................15

1.1 ABSTRACT.......................................................................................................15

1.2 - BACKGROUND STUDY...............................................................................10

1.2.1 TIME LINE OF AERONAUTICS INDUSTRY …………………..…….10

1.2.2 TIME LINE OF AEROSPACE INDUSTRY……………..………………10

1.3 - PROJECT JUSTIFICATION ..........................................................................11

1.3.1 NEED OF THE PROECT ......................................................................... 11

1.3.2 STRENGTH …………………………………………………………….. 11

1.4 – AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ..........................................................................17

1.4.1 AIM .............................................................................................................17

1.4.2 OBJECTIVES –...........................................................................................17

1.5– SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS ......................................................................18

1.5.1 SCOPE.........................................................................................................18

1.5.2 LIMITATIONS......................................................................................18

CHAPTER 2 – METHODOLOGY..........................................................................19

2.1 DESIGN OF STUDY.........................................................................................19

2.2 LIST OF IDENTIFIED CASE STUDIES AND JUSTIFICATION...................20

2.2.1 CASESTUDY 1 –........................................................................................22

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON , TX 77058, UNITED STATES…..22

2.2.2 CASESTUDY 2 –........................................................................................27

MOSCOW AVIATION INSTITUTE, MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 125080

2.2.3 CASESTUDY 3 –........................................................................................27

SMITHSONIAN AIR & SPACE MUSEUM, WASHINGTON, DC 20560,

UNITED STATES ………………………………………………………………27

2.2.2 CASESTUDY 4 –........................................................................................27

2.3 ANALYSIS OF CASESTUDIES. .....................................................................44

CHAPTER 3 – RESEARCH COMPONENT .........................................................46

3.1 ECOLOGICALLY SENSITIVE CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE- BAMBOO

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3.1.1 MAIN CONCERN – ...................................................................................46

3.1.2 – INTRODUCTION –.................................................................................47

3.1.3 AIM .............................................................................................................47

3.1.4 LIMITATIONS ...........................................................................................47

CHAPTER – 4 DESIGN BRIEF AND DETAILED PROGRAMME .................59

CHAPTER – 5 SITE..................................................................................................69

CHAPTER 6 - CONCLUSION…………………………………………………….78

CHAPTER 7 - REFERENCES.................................................................................79

 CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION

1.1 ABSTRACT

Atmosphere and space are realities where there was a need for the human being to
develop its Race of communication, transportation and International business with the
help of the Aeronautics and Aerospace industry.
“ Space exploration is a really important factor of human species considering its
survival also it is very helpful for generating new technologies for the daily needs of
every person. ”

The thesis discusses promoting Space exploration awareness by developing an

AeroAstro Institute astronaut training centre that generates opportunities by offering a
platform for young students, engineers, scientists also by establishing an interactive/
relaxation program for visitors as a response to conventional tourism using sustainable
technologies.

 1.2 - BACKGROUND STUDY

1.2.1 TIME LINE OF AERONAUTICS INDUSTRY

Aeronautics is the science or art involved with the study, design, and manufacturing of air
flight–capable machines, and the techniques of operating aircraft and rockets within the
atmosphere.

1000BCE First kites

852 BCE The English King Bladud Accident

1485-1500 da Vinci designs planes

1709 Bartolomeu Laurenço de Gusmao designs a glider.

1783 Hot air balloon created by the Montgol er brothers.

1843 George Cayley’s biplane design is published.

1895 Otto Lilienthal ies biplane gliders.

1903 Wright brother make the rst successful ight.

1904 Richard Pearse from New Zealand makes a ight.

1906 Alberto Santos makes 1st Successful ight in Europe

1911
New Zealander launches leader - George Bolt

1921 First pilot license to African-American Bessie Coleman

1927
First trans-atlantic ight by Charles Lindbergh

1930 Jet engine invented

1932 Amelia Earhart rst woman across Atlantic

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 1932-1937 New Zealander Jean Biden makes ights around World

1939 Germany's heinkel 178- jet propelled aircraft

1940 Aerial agriculture Development New Zealand

1947 Charles Yeager pilots the rst supersonic aircraft

1969 Soviet TU 144 - First supersonic transport

1970 First Boeing 747, commercial ight.

1976 Concord passengers reaching Mach 2

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1.3.1 NEED OF THE PROJECT

India is rising space power and its notable achievements in the space industry should be
promoted in the society. Providing more of a practical learning process can be helpful for
achieving excellence in the field of aeoautics and astronautics.
The astronaut training center in india for future manned missions would cater all the
requirements for the training.
The Gaganyaan Programme envisages undertaking the demonstration of human spaceflight
to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in the short-term and will lay the foundation for a sustained
Indian human space exploration programme in the long run.
The objective of Gaganyaan programme is to demonstrate indigenous capability to
undertake human space flight mission to LEO.
As part of this programme, two unmanned missions and one manned mission are approved
by Government of India (GoI).
The Human spaceflight programme has both tangible and intangible benefits for the nation,
which includes:
• Progress towards a sustained and affordable human and robotic programme to
explore the solar system and beyond.
• Advanced technology capability for undertaking human space exploration, sample
return missions and scientific exploration.
• Future capability to actively collaborate in global space station development & to
carry out scientific experiments of interest to the nation.
• Create a broad frame work for wider Academia – Industry partnership in taking up
development activities for national development.
• Ample scope for employment generation and human resource development in
advanced science and R&D activities.
• Unique opportunity to inspire and excite Indian youth and steer many students
toward careers in science and technology towards challenging jobs that encourage
knowledge, innovation and creativity.

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• The programme will strengthen international partnerships and global security

through the sharing of challenging and peaceful goals. Having a vibrant human
spaceflight programme can be leveraged as a potent foreign policy tool.

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 1.4 – AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

1.4.1 AIM

• The study aims to promote Space studies, research and awareness about the
Indian as well as worldwide Space Exploration.
• Designing an Area where study and research would be carried out by designing
practical model and experiential based spaces Open to general public as well
on time based accessibility.
• Focus on creating interest in the society for space and the achievements in the
aerospace industry and improvement in tourism.
• Creating the astronaut training hub which would cater all the requirements
which are required for the space mission hence would be India’s first training
centre.

1.4.2 OBJECTIVES –

• To provide laboratories and experiment labs to carry out the practical methods
of learning
• To combine the institutional study study area, museum, astronaut training
centre with the time based work.
• To provide experiential and recreational facilities for visitors to give an
experience of the Space Exploration Achievements.
• Providing imaginative and creative public experiences & learning spaces.
• Learning and experiencing their Situations & knowing their profession
through workshops.

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