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Constellations of the South 🌌✨

Beneath the southern skies of Kerala, the universe slowly revealed one of its most beautiful regions.

Captured near Harrison Malayalam Estate in Pathanamthitta, this frame holds the iconic constellations Crux and Centaurus rising together above the horizon. Hidden within Centaurus lies Omega Centauri, the largest globular cluster visible from Earth, a densely packed sphere containing millions of ancient stars.

There’s something deeply humbling about looking toward the southern sky. Unlike the bright and familiar patterns we grow up with, these constellations feel distant, mysterious, almost untouched. Yet for a brief moment, they stood quietly above the hills, reminding me how much of the universe still waits to be explored.

Capture Details:

🗓️ Date: 20th March 2026
📷 Exposure: 32 × 15 sec
⚙️ ISO: 1000 | f/4.5
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Astrophotography often feels like a conversation with time itself, every faint glow in this frame began its journey long before we ever looked up.

Phase 2 of AIASC 2026 is here.

The universe is waiting for its next discoverers and this could be your chance to be one of them.

The All India Asteroid Search Campaign (AIASC) 2026, conducted by SPACE India in collaboration with the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC), enters its remarkable 16th year of inspiring students to explore the universe through real astronomical research.

Search real asteroid data.
Learn like a space researcher.
Discover what lies beyond the stars.

Be a part of a global NASA supported citizen science mission that has already contributed to the discovery of more than 1000 asteroids.

Last date to register: 01 June 2026

Registration does not guarantee participation.
Participation slots are limited and will be filled on an early registration basis.

Register soon to secure your chance.

महोबा के विद्यार्थियों ने अब सितारों को केवल देखा नहीं, बल्कि उन्हें समझने और खोजने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम बढ़ाया है।

एआईएएससी 2026 महोबा प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम का सफल समापन 13 से 14 मई तक आयोजित शिक्षक प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम तथा 15 से 20 मई तक आयोजित 6 दिवसीय छात्र प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम के साथ हुआ। इस प्रशिक्षण के माध्यम से विद्यार्थियों को दो महीने तक चलने वाले इंटरनेशनल एस्टेरॉइड सर्च कैंपेन 2026 के लिए तैयार किया गया।

जिला प्रशासन महोबा के सहयोग से 900 से अधिक विद्यार्थियों और 50 से अधिक शिक्षकों ने वास्तविक खगोलीय अनुसंधान की दुनिया से परिचय प्राप्त किया। स्पेस इंडिया द्वारा संचालित इस पहल ने महोबा के युवाओं को नासा समर्थित वैश्विक आउटरीच कार्यक्रम का हिस्सा बनने का अवसर प्रदान किया।

यह केवल एक प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम नहीं था, बल्कि युवाओं को विज्ञान, अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान और अंतरराष्ट्रीय अनुभव से जोड़ने की एक प्रेरणादायक यात्रा थी।

Mahoba’s students have not only looked at the stars, but have now taken a significant step towards understanding and discovering them.

The AIASC 2026 Mahoba Training Program concluded successfully with a 2 day Teachers Training Program held from 13 to 14 May, followed by a 6 day Student Training Program conducted from 15 to 20 May. Through this initiative, students were prepared for the two month International Asteroid Search Campaign 2026.

With the support of the District Administration Mahoba, more than 900 students and over 50 teachers were introduced to the world of real astronomical research. This initiative, led by SPACE India, gave the youth of Mahoba an opportunity to become part of a global NASA supported outreach programme.

This was not just a training programme, but an inspiring journey connecting young minds with science, space research and international exposure.

महोबा से अब अंतरिक्ष विज्ञान की नई कहानी लिखी जा रही है।

ऑल इंडिया एस्टेरॉइड सर्च कैंपेन 2026 के लिए ऑनलाइन प्रशिक्षण कार्यशाला महोबा में जारी है, जहाँ छात्र और शिक्षक वास्तविक अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान की दुनिया से जुड़ रहे हैं।

SPACE India एवं जिला प्रशासन, महोबा के सहयोग से आयोजित इस पहल के अंतर्गत 900+ छात्रों और 50+ शिक्षकों को हिंदी में वास्तविक खगोलीय डेटा के माध्यम से एस्टेरॉइड खोज का प्रशिक्षण दिया जा रहा है।

यह अभियान जिला स्तर पर भी सराहना प्राप्त कर रहा है, जो Mahoba की STEM और अंतरिक्ष शिक्षा के प्रति बढ़ती प्रतिबद्धता को दर्शाता है।

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A new space revolution is taking shape in Mahoba.

The Online Training Workshop for the All India Asteroid Search Campaign 2026 is now underway, bringing students and educators closer to the world of real space research.

Organized by SPACE India in collaboration with the District Administration, Mahoba, this initiative is empowering 900+ students and 50+ teachers with hands-on asteroid discovery training using authentic astronomical data in Hindi.

The campaign has also found encouraging visibility across official district platforms, reflecting the administration’s positive outlook towards strengthening STEM awareness and nurturing interest in space science education across Mahoba.

From rural classrooms to cosmic exploration, young minds in Uttar Pradesh are proving that curiosity has no limits.

What does it really take to send humans into space and bring them safely back to Earth?

On 15th May 2026, at the American Center New Delhi, students explored the incredible world of human spaceflight through an immersive masterclass on “Gaganyaan: India’s First Human Spaceflight Mission”, organized by SPACE India in collaboration with the American Center New Delhi.

From surviving the harsh realities of space to understanding rockets, astronauts, Vyommitra, splashdown missions, and India’s future lunar ambitions, students experienced the science, courage, and innovation driving India’s human spaceflight journey.

Because maybe, just maybe, the Indian who walks on the Moon in 2040 was sitting in that very room today.

SPACE India conducted an exciting Astronomy Showcase on 20th April 2026 at Apeejay School, Pitampura, creating a vibrant platform for students to explore the wonders of astronomy and space science through immersive, hands-on learning experiences. 🚀🔭

The showcase featured engaging demonstrations and interactive activities designed to spark curiosity and scientific thinking among young learners.

Students created their own comets, safely observed the Sun using specialized solar filters, and explored the fascinating science of light through spectroscopes. ☀️🌠

These experiential activities helped students connect scientific concepts with real-world observations, making learning both exciting and memorable.

The enthusiasm, curiosity, and active participation displayed throughout the event reflected a growing passion for science, innovation, and space exploration.

The Astronomy Showcase served as a meaningful step toward nurturing the next generation of explorers, innovators, and future scientists by encouraging students to look beyond textbooks and discover the universe through observation and experimentation. ✨

Gaganyaan is more than a mission. It is India’s first step toward a human future in space.

As India prepares for its first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan is inspiring a new generation to dream beyond Earth and imagine a future among the stars.

SPACE India, in collaboration with the American Center, New Delhi, presents an exclusive Masterclass:
“Gaganyaan: India’s First Human Spaceflight Mission”

This immersive session will take participants through the extraordinary science, engineering, and human challenges behind India’s first crewed space mission. From surviving the harsh environment of space and living aboard an orbital spacecraft, to understanding splashdown recovery operations in the Bay of Bengal, students will explore every stage of the Gaganyaan journey.

American Center, New Delhi
15th May 2026
11:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Invite-only event

From the rising villages of Uttar Pradesh are emerging dreams big enough to reach the stars. Mahoba stands at the threshold of something extraordinary!

SPACE India, in collaboration with the District Administration, Mahoba, is proud to launch the All India Asteroid Search Campaign 2026! 900+ students will learn asteroid discovery using real astronomical data in Hindi, supported by 50+ trained teachers. A non-profit initiative bringing global space science to rural India!

Inaugural Session:13th May 2026 | 11:00 AM
Phase 1: 11th May to 5th June 2026
Phase 2: 10th June to 6th July 2026

उत्तर प्रदेश के उभरते गांवों से निकल रहे हैं ऐसे सपने जो सितारों तक पहुँचने की ताकत रखते हैं। महोबा आज एक असाधारण पल की दहलीज़ पर खड़ा है!

SPACE India, जिला प्रशासन महोबा के सहयोग से, ऑल इंडिया एस्टेरॉइड सर्च कैम्पेन 2026 के लॉन्च की घोषणा करते हुए गर्व महसूस कर रहा है! 900+ छात्र हिंदी में वास्तविक खगोलीय डेटा का उपयोग करके क्षुद्रग्रह खोज सीखेंगे, और 50+ प्रशिक्षित शिक्षक उनका मार्गदर्शन करेंगे। यह एक नॉन-प्रॉफिट पहल है जो वैश्विक अंतरिक्ष विज्ञान को ग्रामीण भारत तक पहुँचा रही है!

उद्घाटन सत्र: 13 मई 2026 | सुबह 11:00 बजे
चरण 1: 11 मई से 5 जून 2026
चरण 2: 10 जून से 6 जुलाई 2026

India’s young asteroid hunters are ready for launch 🚀🌌

On May 7, 2026, students from 30+ schools across India gathered at Bal Bharati Public School, GRH Marg, New Delhi, for the AIASC 2026 – Phase 1 Training Workshop organized by SPACE India in collaboration with the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC), USA.

More than 100 students were trained to analyse real astronomical datasets from the Main Belt Asteroid region using Astrometrica — the same software used by professional researchers worldwide. Their observations will be submitted directly to IASC, contributing to global citizen science and NASA’s Near-Earth Object Program.

This is not a simulation. This is real science conducted by school students.

With Phase I of AIASC 2026 running from May 11 to June 5, these young astronomers are now prepared to search the skies and contribute to the future of space discovery.

The cosmos does not wait and neither do they. ✨