Human Space Flight Expo 2022

Student
Events

22nd, 23rd & 24th July 2022

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Greetings, young scientists!

Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), ISRO is organising “Human
Space Flight Expo.” as part of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.” This
is a space-themed celebration to commemorate 75 years of
Indian Independence.
Join us in this 3-day event at Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium,
Bengaluru! Witness exciting events, live lectures, and
demonstrations celebrating ISRO’s advancements towards
human space exploration.
We look forward to having you there! 22nd, 23rd July 2022:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Event Name Page
Spaced Out 3 24th July 2022:
Can You Be An Astronaut 4 9:30am to 3:00pm
Are You (W)right? 5
Poster Presentation 6
Build Your Own Space Habitat 7
What’s In An Astronaut’s Bag? 8
Live Lectures & Dome Video 9
Where Science Meets Fun! 10

Sincerely,
HSFC, Bengaluru
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Spaced Out
Calling all artistic talents here: show us
where your imagination flies in space!
Bring your favourite crayon, pencils &
paints, and participate to win exciting
giveaways.

Event Code E001

Type of Event Drawing Competition
Registrations
Duration of Event 1 hour open soon!
Who Can Participate Classes 1 – 5 Refer Page 11.
Type of Participation Individual

How It Works:
▪ Up to 5 students per school shall be allowed to participate.
▪ Participants shall bring their own art supplies (crayons, paints,
colour pencils, etc.) on the day of the event.
▪ Only one A3 paper shall be provided on the day of the event.
▪ The topic shall be disclosed just before the start of the event.
▪ Winners shall be announced at the end of the event, and prizes
distributed on the spot.

General Rules and Regulations apply. Please refer to Page 11.

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Can You Be An Astronaut?

Do you have what it takes to be an
astronaut? Experience what it takes for
the crew to train their body and mind
for completing tasks in space.
Complete activities like Space Fix,
Controlled Navigation & Response in
Space, and win exciting prizes!

Event Code E002

Type of Event Interactive Workshop Registrations
Duration of Event 1.5 hours open soon!
Who Can Participate Classes 1 - 5 Refer Page 11.
Type of Participation Individual

How It Works:
▪ Up to 5 students per school shall be allowed to participate.
▪ Necessary kits for the workshop shall be provided to the
participants before the start of the event.
▪ Best performers of each session shall win giveaways which shall
be distributed on the spot.

General Rules and Regulations apply. Please refer to Page 11.

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Are You (W)right?

How do planes fly? How do birds
soar? How did the Wright Brothers
build the first plane?
Learn the how’s and why’s of flight
here: make your own sailplane and
watch it soar!

Event Code E003

Type of Event Sailplane Modelling Registrations
Duration of Event 3+ hours open soon!
Who Can Participate Classes 6 - 12 Refer Page 11.
Type of Participation Group (Teams of 3)

How It Works:
▪ Only one team per school shall be allowed to participate.
▪ Necessary kits for the workshop shall be provided to the
participants before the start of the event.
▪ Participants are requested to arrange their lunch.
▪ Relevant instructions shall be provided to aid the participants during
the event. A follow up test flight of the model shall also be
performed after the event.
▪ Evaluation shall be based on creativity, flight range, flight time, etc.
▪ Winners shall be announced at the end of the event. Prizes shall be
distributed during the closing ceremony on 24th July.

General Rules and Regulations apply. Please refer to Page 11.

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Poster Presentation
Do you have a crazy idea that can make
it to space? Tell us how!
Calling all young scientists and space
enthusiasts here: present your ideas and
get an opportunity to inspire the Indian
Space Program!

Event Code E004

Type of Event Poster Presentation Registrations
Duration of Event Throughout the day open soon!
Who Can Participate Classes 6 - 12 Refer Page 11.
Type of Participation Group (Teams of 2)
How It Works:

▪ Only one team per school shall be allowed to participate.

▪ Posters must be designed in A1 size (portrait orientation).
▪ Teams must specify the topic selected during registration for the
event. A soft copy of the poster must be submitted to the same
email in PDF format (max. size 20 MB).
▪ Participating teams are responsible for printing the posters and
bringing the same at the venue on the day of event.
▪ Teams shall be given a total of 10 minutes for presentation to the
judges, and 5 minutes for Q&A. In addition, teams are required to
exhibit their posters to the general public throughout the day.
▪ Winners shall be announced at the end of the event. Prizes shall be
distributed during the closing ceremony on 24th July.

Day 1 Life in a Multiplanetary Society

TOPICS

Day 2 Space Warfare and Defence

Day 3 Future applications of Human Space Flight

General Rules and Regulations apply. Please refer to Page 11.

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Build Your Own Space Habitat

You heard that right – build your own
space habitat for human survival
outside Earth.
Plan for the unknown: improvise,
adapt, and overcome complex
challenges.
Can your innovative ideas beat the
others? Find out here!

Event Code E005

Type of Event Model Making Registrations
Duration of Event 3+ hours open soon!
Refer Page 11.
Who Can Participate Classes 6 - 12
Type of Participation Group (Teams of 3)

How It Works:
▪ Only one team per school shall be allowed to participate.
▪ Teams shall comprise each of 2 students and 1 teacher.
▪ Participants are requested to arrange their lunch.
▪ The problem statement shall be disclosed at the time of event.
▪ Necessary material for model making (e.g. Cardboards,
moulding clay, Lego blocks) shall be provided to the participants
before the start of the event.
▪ Teams shall be given 2.5 hours for model making, and 10 minutes
for presentation to judges.
▪ The winners shall be declared at the end of each session.
▪ Winners shall be announced at the end of the event. Prizes shall
be distributed during the closing ceremony on 24th July.

General Rules and Regulations apply. Please refer to Page 11.

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What’s in An Astronaut’s Bag?

Do you ever wonder what astronauts
need to pack for their journey to
space?
Find out what goes into a survival kit
for human spaceflight. Guess
correctly, and win a prize!

Event Code E006

Type of Event Interactive Questionnaire Registrations
Duration of Event 45 minutes open soon!
Refer Page 11.
Who Can Participate Classes 4 - 12
Type of Participation Group (Teams of 2)

How It Works:
▪ Up to 3 teams per school shall be allowed to participate.
▪ A briefing of the problem statement shall be given at the start of the
event, followed by a questionnaire.
▪ Each team shall be given 20 minutes for attempting the questionnaire.
▪ Winners shall be decided based on highest score.
▪ Best performers of each session shall win giveaways which shall be
distributed on the spot.

General Rules and Regulations apply. Please refer to Page 11.

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Live Lectures
Join us for insightful talks by eminent
personalities, including astronauts,
here!
Get inspired by their ideas on various
disciplines of space.

HAM Radio
Amateur Radio (HAM Radio) is a popular
radio frequency service that allows
people to talk around the world, or even
into space, all without the need for
Internet or cell phones. It's a fun, social
and educational hobby that can be a
lifeline during times of need.

As part of live program, a demonstration of

HAM radio and its workings is included.
Find out what you can do with HAM Radio! Registrations
open soon!
Event Code: LIVE (Valid for all above) Refer Page 11.
Up to 20 entries per school per lecture.
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Where Science Meets Fun!

Race to Space
Mission Update! Your group has
been tasked to travel to space and
back. You, as the crew, must roll
the dice and navigate through
several obstacles on the way.

Can you reach back safely before

the fuel runs out? Find out here!
This event is open to all ages.

Science Planetarium

Antigravity Optical Illusion

Room Centre

Models for
Human Science Park
Spaceflight
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Event Rules and Regulations

▪ A single focal point per school must be identified for sending all
entries for each event.
▪ Registrations for all events must be submitted to
akam4students-hsfc@isro.gov.in in the prescribed Excel
format. You may find the same attached in the invitation email.
▪ Registrations open on 9th July, 2022 at 16:00 hrs.
▪ Registrations close on 15th July, 2022 at 17:00 hrs.
▪ Only applications received through the given registration email
will be considered for selection.
▪ Students are encouraged to register through schools. Individual
registrations shall not be entertained.
▪ Limited seats only. Schools shall be selected on lottery basis.
▪ Respective time slots and event details for participation shall be
intimated through a confirmation email to the selected schools.
▪ Participants must report at the event venue at least 30 minutes
prior to the commencement of the event.
▪ The use of internet is strictly prohibited at the time of any event.
▪ Each school must arrange for transportation to the venue. Due to
unavailability of parking space, vehicles must depart after drop/
pickup at the venue.
▪ Decision of the judges for all events shall be binding and final.
▪ HSFC reserves the right to modify event rules and regulations on
the day of the event.