ATL Space Challenge 2021 in Collaboration with ISRO and CBSE For Students

ATL Space Challenge 2021 in collaboration with ISRO and CBSE

ABOUT CBSE AND ISRO THE ATL SPACE 2021 CHALLENGE 

NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission in collaboration with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched the ‘ATL Space Challenge 2021’ for students of Classes 6 to 12.

The year 2021 has witnessed spectacular accomplishments in the space sector for the entire human race. We are at the crux of the Digital Age, and ‘Space Technology and Exploration’ is a key focus area which students must discover at a young age to become innovators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. We are also observing 75 years of India’s independence, this year as “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.

Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog in collaboration with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is launching the ATL Space Challenge 2021. The ATL Space Challenge 2021 aligns with the World Space Week 2021 declared by the United Nations General Assembly, and is celebrated from the 4th to 10th October each year at the international level, to celebrate the contributions of Space Science and Technology.

ATL Space Challenge 2021 – CBSE SCHOOL COMPETITION WITH ISRO

Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog in collaboration with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is launching the ATL Space Challenge 2021.

The CBSE ATL Space Challenge 2021 aligns with the World Space Week 2021 declared by the United Nations General Assembly, and is celebrated from the 4 to 10 October each year at the international level, to celebrate the contributions of space science and technology.

The Objective of the CBSE Space challenge is to enable young innovators of schools across the country to learn and engage in creating new, efficient and innovative solutions for specific, real-world challenges in the Space sector and develop solutions which addresses the key problem areas of the challenge.

The Top teams shall be recognized with interesting opportunities and prizes at the conclusion of the Space Challenge 2021.

Please Note: Students are free to identify and solve ANY OTHER relevant problem aligning with ANY ONE of the Challenge Themes using ANY OTHER relevant technology (IoT and Sensors/ Electronics/ Drone Technology/ Any Other Technology)

ATL SPACE 2021 CHALLENGE OBJECTIVE

To enable young innovators of schools across the country to learn and engage in creating new, efficient and innovative solutions for specific, real-world challenges in the Space sector and develop solutions which addresses the key problem areas of the challenge.

ATL SPACE 2021 CHALLENGE THEMES

Each team based on their interest and understanding, must select one problem which falls under ANY ONE of the given below Space challenge themes. Create a solution that can be implemented and adopted leveraging technologies such as:

Explore Space

• Gaming Technology Develop Games that inform about space/ planets
• App Development Create an App to raise awareness about space and the outer world
• Robotics Development of robotic system technologies to improve space exploration missions

Reach Space

• 3D Technology Create a 3D model (virtual or physical) for equipment’s, vehicles etc. that can be used to reach space
• AI/ML in Space Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities in various areas of space operations and spacecraft maintenance
• Space Apps Develop Mobile Apps to make living in space better/ easier (eg: communication or navigation centric, etc.)

Inhabit Space

• 3D Technology Solving space exploration problems and developing 3D model designs for 3D printed habitats that can be used in space
• Healthcare Development of life support systems that enable extended human presence in space
• AI/ML in Space  Create a virtual environment using AI/ ML to simulate the space to prepare humans

Leverage Space

• Geospatial Technology Solutions in disaster management and disaster risk reduction by utilizing geospatial data resources & products (eg: Geographic Information System (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) for analysis, modeling, simulations and visualization)
• Drone Technology Design solutions for remotely monitoring and enabling smart and connected rural and urban settlements

Visualize DataDevelop a user-friendly application to discover, visualize, and analyze satellite data for monitoring Earth’s conditions (eg: weather, climate, etc.)

How to Apply for ISRO, CBSE and NITI Aayog ATL Space Challenge 2021?

ATL SPACE CHALLENGE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY AND TEAM COMPOSITION  FOR SPACE CHALLENGE 2021

• Students (from ATL and Non-ATL schools) can submit their entries in the Challenge.
• School Teachers, ATL In-Charges and Mentors may support the student teams.
• Each Team shall consist of maximum 3 students (class 6 to 12) and one School Teacher/ ATL in-charge. We encourage ATL schools to also include other school and/or community students within the Team Composition.
• Kindly note, individual member entry is not allowed. Also if the team size exceeds 3 member limit, the entry/ submission will be immediately disqualified.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION FOR SPACE CHALLENGE 2021 

• The solution/ innovations by the student teams must be aligned to one of the Challenge Themes in space sector.
• Each team based on their interest and understanding, must select one problem which falls under ANY ONE of the space challenge themes.
• Each unique solution must be submitted under one theme only. Submitting the same solution/ innovation under multiple themes will result in immediate disqualification.
• Students can leverage the ATL Space Module (open for all; can be accessed on www.aim.gov.in) for the detailed understanding of key concepts. The final innovation can be a physical/ digital solution (App, Game, 3D Design, etc.) developed using any of the ATL Module/ Platform (open for all) OR on any Open-Source/ Free platform.

Last date to submit entries to the ATL Space Challenge 2021 is 30 September 2021

The application for the Space Challenge to be submitted on the AIM online portal (https://aimapp2.aim.gov.in/atlspace/).

1. Each team based on their interest and understanding, must select one problem which falls under ANY ONE of the Space Challenge themes.
2. Each unique solution must be submitted under one theme only. Submitting the same solution/ innovation under multiple themes will result in immediate disqualification.
3. Students can leverage the ATL Space Module (open for all; can be accessed on https://aim.gov.in) for the detailed understanding of key concepts. The final innovation can be a physical/ digital solution (App, Game, 3D Design, etc.) developed using any of the ATL Module/ Platform (open for all) OR on any OpenSource/ Free platform.
4. The online application form submission will include: Document submission (description of the innovation/ solution) , Video submission (capturing a 360-degree view of the working prototype/ solution)
5. School Teachers, ATL In-Charges and Mentors may support the student teams.
6. Each Team shall consist of maximum 3 students (class 6th to 12th) and one School Teacher/ ATL in-charge. We encourage ATL schools to also include other school and/or community students within the Team Composition.
7. Kindly note, individual member entry is not allowed. Also if the team size exceeds 3 member limit, the entry/ submission will be immediately disqualified.
8. This CBSE Space challenge is for Indian students currently enrolled in school (Class VI to Class XII) both from ATL and non-ATL schools, in case your entry is selected as a finalist, the team members may be asked to provide proof in the form of a photo of your school i-card or any other form as deemed appropriate by AIM, NITI Aayog. Failure to do so may result in your entry being disqualified.
9. The Top teams shall be recognized with interesting opportunities and prizes at the conclusion of the Challenge.