We make space science practical, joyful, and inclusive. Through Khagolvani astronomy clubs, the Milky Way Podcast, a Weekly News digest, hands-on Events, and a growing Multimedia library, STAr connects curiosity with capability — from classrooms and communities to makers and mentors.
Khagolvani builds school and community astronomy clubs with low-cost kits and hands-on activities. From solar system scale walks, moon-phase & crater labs, and optics/diffraction demos to DIY antennas and telescope-making, learners discover how observation connects with physics, data, and everyday problem-solving. Evening stargazing events invite families to explore together.
Starter boxes with activity cards, optics, and EO learning aids; adaptable for Grades 6–12 and community groups.
Modular workshops + mentoring; open lesson plans and classroom rubrics aligned to science skills.
EO literacy, local mapping projects, and simple sky logs that feed public dashboards and class projects.
The Milky Way Podcast, hosted by Dr. Tejpreet Kaur, brings engaging discussions on astronomy, astrophysics, and space science to students and enthusiasts. Through conversations with scientists, engineers, and researchers from India and abroad, it explores galaxy formation, exoplanets, cosmic evolution, and the advanced technologies that power modern space exploration. The series makes complex ideas accessible, highlights growing Indian contributions to space science, and seeks to inspire curiosity and a deeper appreciation for the universe.
Players above rely on the host allowing direct streaming. If playback fails, click the episode title to listen on Kanal K.
A student-friendly roundup of space missions, astronomy highlights, and Earth-observation insights — curated with links you can explore in class or at home.
Planets before dawn, a bright ISS pass, and how to find the Summer Triangle.
New CubeSat deployments, instruments on test stands, and EO satellites in the news.
Maps for floods, urban heat, and vegetation stress — with classroom prompts.
Beyond outreach, STAr also contributes to the global conversation on the intersection of Earth-Observation (EO) data, Artificial Intelligence, and industrial sustainability. Our forthcoming article series and research briefs explore how space-based sensing and advanced analytics can drive better policy, efficiency, and resilience across industries and communities.
How EO-powered AI can help governments track sustainability goals, map emissions, and forecast urban change—bridging the gap between remote sensing and real-time governance.
Exploring how manufacturers and infrastructure firms can use satellite analytics for predictive maintenance, carbon accounting, and supply-chain optimization—transforming EO data into economic advantage.
Building the next generation of data-literate engineers and policy thinkers: STAr’s approach to experiential learning, open datasets, and applied AI projects that connect classrooms to satellites.
These articles and more will appear in our upcoming “Space, Data & Sustainability” column and partner journals. Follow updates on stariitk.org or reach out if you’d like to contribute an industry or academic perspective.
We run festivals, star-parties, teacher trainings, and EO literacy camps. Join an upcoming event or invite STAr to co-host one in your city, school, or community space.
Explore photos, demo videos, and printable worksheets. Use them for clubs, classrooms, and community nights.
