Spacentrix
Spacentrix.com, launched on 24 th June 2020, is an initiative dreamed, designed, created and executed by me during COVID 19 Pandemic lockdown to facilitate e-learning and entertainment among individually across the world. It is a platform for expanding an interest in space sciences and STEM and creating a community of global space enthusiasts which promotes sharing of knowledge about space and beyond. Spacentrix also boasts of clubs associated to astronomy, STEM and rocketry which assists in training members in the respective interest areas. With some partnerships from some of the known experts in the area to a dedicated student team of space enthusiast, we are continuously working to make available latest news, updates, information, entertainment, trivia etc while at the same time connecting and building a network of space lovers worldover as one community, one world.
Podcast:
A new concept, to be announced soon
Rocketry Starclan:
Mission Statement
To foster a community of amateur scientists and encourage the pursuit of STEM in the student body in India whilst promoting a safe, friendly, and encouraging learning environment to effectively raise awareness and knowledge of rocketry in young children
Objective
To design, manufacture and launch rockets from which we will obtain data pertaining to the max. Height, range, velocity etc. which allows us to determine the efficiency of fuels and aerodynamic shapes. The team will be split into departments and club members will be taught how each department functions and after training can contribute to the actual rocket making and launching themselves.
Goals & Outcomes
Primary
A large rocketry community spread across India, connecting astronomy enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds, with a wide array of rocketry knowledge and awareness
Secondary
Establishing a successful rocketry club in Genesis Global School, Noida, exposing and providing facilities and resources to students who have a passion for rocket science.
Learning Objectives
• Theoretical aspects of rocket physics
• practical understanding of how to create:
o basic DIY rockets
o Hydrorockets
o Pneumatic rockets
o Solid fuel rockets
• Comprehending the most efficient designs through competitive challenges.
Eco-Friendly Club
The club will have a negligible environmental cost and impact as recyclable materials will be used for most of the projects, such as paper and paper byproducts, foam, wood etc. Those which cannot be recycled, like plastic and metals will be used to create reusable structures
Who should participate?
Students from grades 6-12 of CBSE and International Curriculums with an interest in Rocketry and those students who have Science and Maths as their regular subjects.
It is recommended that students attend an orientation session and be able to answer basic questions on the subject before they are admitted to the Club.
Class Scheduling
Once a week during SUPW period i.e. approximately 1-2 hours per week for every member. If possible would prefer after-school scheduling on any day or group meetings during the weekend.
IB students will have an extra hour of CAS lessons, during which club participants can choose to involve themselves in larger club projects separate from the normal teaching sessions so that other members do not lag behind.
Total Course Duration: 12 months
Club Composition and Roles
Teacher Supervisor
Mr Ganesh Tiwari, Dean of activities, Head of SUPW & Robotics Club, Genesis Global School, Noida
Founder & Student Leader
Aditya Arjun Anibha, the pioneer, has a passion for rocket science and a goal to pursue astrophysics and aerospace engineering as careers. Will oversee and participate in the progress of all departments.
Departments
1. Research, Analysis & Development + Ideation & Design (RADIDe):
Researches the complete theoretical aspects of designing a fully functioning rocket, while collating the data returned from each launch to help with future projects. Design the rocket as per instructions and research
2. Finances, Resource Acquisition & Materials (FRAM):
Acquires the necessary materials required for manufacturing the rocket, as per the design form ‘IDe’ and other resources like fuels or miscellaneous items such as banners for public events. Manages the Sponsors, budget available, and the areas of expenditure of all departments.
3. Manufacturing, Assembly & Testing (MAT):
Completely focused on creating the designed rocket (‘IDe’) from raw materials (‘RAM’) and ensuring each individual component is fully functioning through testing before final assembly.
4. Mission Operations & Launch (MOL):
Cooperates with ‘RAD’ to create mission objectives and criteria for success, and perform launch operations and maintain the final manufactured rocket’s (‘MAT’) intended paths and goals.
5. Club Members:
Follow the syllabus and learn by performing activities and experiments, aiding the departments
Circular Mission Timeline
Planning -> Research & Development -> Design -> Finance -> Resource Procurement -> Manufacturing -> Scrutineering -> Testing & Launch -> Data Analysis -> Planning -> Finances
• Partly sponsored by school.
• Funded by student fees.
Approximate Annual Total Cost Per Member: 10000 INR
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