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Exploring Space, Inspiring Generations.

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Programmes, competitions and community in space science for students and researchers across India.

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ISSO 2026 poster: a national-level space science Olympiad for young minds of India. Final level offline workshop and examination on 27, 28 and 29 December 2026 at Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology (Autonomous), Rajagiri Valley, Kakkanad, Kochi 682039. Organiser: Edu Mithra. Principal Partner: National Space Federation. Academic Partner: RSET. Medical Partner: VPS Lakeshore. www.spaceolympiad.com View full size
ISSO 2026 invited speakers: Dr K Rajeev, Dr Umamaheswaran, Prof. N. Shaji, Dr Nigar Shaji, Prof. Anand Narayanan, Dr Manosh T M and Mr Sarath Prabhavu. Faculties: Ms Sreebala P S, Ms Sruthy K. S., Mr Albin P James, Mr Amal, Mr Athul R T, Mr Mahadev A. V. and Ms Medha R. View full size
Indian Space Science Olympiad 2026: the Olympiad emblem, a space shuttle launching inside a laurel wreath, above the title.
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Indian Space ScienceOlympiad 2026

The National Space Federation is the Principal Partner of the Indian Space Science Olympiad 2026, a national-level space science Olympiad for school students across India.

Finalists take part in a three-day workshop and examination in Kochi, with talks by scientists.

Programme dates
27–29 December 2026
Venue
Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology (RSET), Rajagiri Valley, Kakkanad, Kochi
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ISSO 2026 — Final Level

Final level workshop & examination • 27–29 December 2026

Day 1 • 27 December 2026
ProgrammeTimeFaculty / topic / details
Reporting time8:00 AMAt registration counters
Registration8:00–9:30 AMRegistration & participant formalities
Inauguration function9:30–11:00 AMInauguration ceremony
Invited talk 111:00 AM–1:00 PMTopic: Remote Sensing of Earth from Space
Dr. K. Rajeev — Distinguished Scientist & Former Director, Space Physics Laboratory and Satish Dhawan Professor, VSSC, ISRO
Lunch break1:00–2:00 PMLunch
Invited talk 22:00–3:30 PMTopic: Indian Space Research
Dr. Umamaheswaran R. — Distinguished Scientist & Former Director, Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), ISRO
Tea break3:30–4:00 PMRefreshment break
Invited talk 34:00–5:30 PMTopic: Astrophotography
Mr. Sarath Prabhavu J. — Astrophysics Researcher, Science Communicator & Astrophotographer
Invited talk 45:30–6:30 PMTopic: Beyond the Sky
Prof. N. Shaji — Adjunct Faculty, Department of Physics, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
Invited talk 56:30–8:00 PMTopic: Introduction to Sky Watch
Dr. Manosh T. M. — Cosmologist & Postdoctoral Fellow, Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
End of day 18:00 PMProgramme concludes for the day
Day 2 • 28 December 2026
ProgrammeTimeFaculty / topic / details
Reporting & assembly8:30–9:00 AMAt allocated classrooms
Syllabus-based session 19:00–10:00 AMAcademic session
Tea break / study time10:00–10:30 AMBreak
Syllabus-based session 210:30–11:30 AMAcademic session
Break / study time11:30 AM–12:00 PMBreak
Syllabus-based session 312:00–1:00 PMAcademic session
Lunch break1:00–2:00 PMLunch
Syllabus-based session 42:00–3:00 PMAcademic session
Tea break / study & revision3:00–4:00 PMStudy, revision & examination preparation
Examination seating & instructions4:00–4:30 PMSeating arrangement & examination instructions
Examination4:30–6:30 PMISSO 2026 Final Level Examination
Day 3 • 29 December 2026
ProgrammeTimeFaculty / topic / details
Reporting time8:30 AMAt Main AC Auditorium
Invited talk 69:00–11:00 AMTopic: Interplanetary Mission
Dr. Nigar Shaji — Programme Director, ISRO & Project Director, Aditya-L1 Mission
Tea break11:00–11:30 AMRefreshment break
Invited talk 711:30 AM–1:00 PMTopic: Career in Space Science — IIST
Prof. Anand Narayanan — Professor & Head, Department of Earth and Space Sciences, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)
Lunch break1:00–2:00 PMLunch
Closing ceremony, valedictory function & prize distribution2:00–6:00 PMValedictory ceremony & prize distribution
The end6:00 PMConclusion of ISSO 2026 Final Level Programme

Note: Programme timings may be subject to minor changes as required by the organisers.

“Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action.”

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Former President of India & Aerospace Scientist

“There is no doubt that the future of the nation depends on the development of science and technology.”

Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Father of the Indian Space Programme

“The sky is not the limit. Your mind is.”

Sunita Williams
Sunita Williams NASA Astronaut & Spaceflight Record Holder

“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”

Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong Apollo 11 Commander & First Person to Walk on the Moon

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