[amsat-bb] Fly your Payload Free from India - International Balloon Satellite Launch Challenge JULY 2018

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Hi,

The 1st FREE OF COST International Balloon ‘Satellite’ Launch CHALLENGE 
is open across the Globe for participants below 21 years of age.

Leveraging the power of technology, the State of Rajasthan in India has 
become the “Digitalization Hub of India”. In the upcoming three-day 
technology carnival by the Government of Rajasthan- “Rajasthan Digifest 
2018”, held at Jaipur (known as the Pink city of the world) there will 
be a plethora of opportunities for everyone. From insightful workshops 
to varied exciting events, the fest would have a lot to offer.

Taking a step further,  Government of Rajasthan in collaboration with 
Space Kidz India, is organizing an “International Balloon Challenge” on 
the 25th & 26th July 2018. This challenge has been initiated to mark a 
tribute towards our former President and reputed Scientist Dr. APJ Abdul 
Kalam.

Set with the motto- ‘Dream. Imagine. Believe”, it is an open competition 
for everyone aged below 21 years. The participant will have the 
opportunity to fly their payload ‘near space’ in a balloon FREE OF COST.

Following are some notable points in respect to the challenge:
•	The payload must fit inside a 1U Cube3 and the weight   should be 500 
grams including the battery.
•	No hazardous chemicals are allowed.
•	Biological experiments containing living micro-organisms shall not be 
allowed.
•	Only Original Ideas will be entertained.
•	Any findings of plagiarisms can get the participant eliminated and 
permanently banned from participating in the future.
•	If approved by Space Kids India you can also come directly to the 
venue and fly your payload.
•	Accommodation and food facility for teams coming directly will be 
provided for two days.

Payload should reach our Chennai Office (Add. given below) on or before 
the 18th of July 2018.
Space Kidz India,
No.1-B, Nutech Narayana Apartments,
48, Thirumalai Pillai Road,
T.Nagar, Chennai 600 017, India

Space Kidz India and Government of Rajasthan invites students for this 
exciting and adventurous ‘International Balloon Challenge’ to be held on 
25th & 26th July 2018. The competition not only looks inspiring & 
challenging, but will help the participants to meet like-minded people 
from different nook and corner of the world uniting together with a 
strong competitive edge.
It’s time to help our younger generation to showcase their skills and 
let their dreams fly high!

Our Contacts for further clarification:

Mr. Rifath               +919518535615 	  shaarookrsr at live.com

Mr. Vijay                +917708574647 	  vijaypp01 at gmail.com

Mr. Priyadharshan        +918220333449    prabhupriyadharshan at gmail.com

Mr. Tanishq            +919940515800 	  forutanishq at gmail.com

Mr. Yagna              +919912752744 	  yagnasai7 at gmail.com

Dr. Srimathy          +914448535376       spacekidzindia at gmail.com



SpaceKidz India Team
Chennai, INDIA