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GLOBAL ASTRONOMY MONTH · APRIL 2026

The Universe
is Calling.
Will You Answer?

Live sessions, DIY experiments, masterclasses, quizzes and competitions — all of April, all for young astronomers in Grades 2–9.

🔭 Workshops🛠️ DIY Experiments📺 YouTube Quizzes🏆 Competitions📖 Stories of the Universe
Browse Events →How to Participate?
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🌙 Globe at Night
🛰️ Aryabhata
🔭 Hubble HST
🛰️ Space Satellite

About Global Astronomy Month 2026

April is Global Astronomy Month, the world's largest public astronomy celebration! Every April, the whole world looks up — and so do we! Celebrate with us through stories, activities, and adventures among the stars.

Getting Started

One Platform. All of April.

STEP 1
Pick One or All Sessions

Register for one session or multiple. Free or paid. Any grade 2–9.

✓ Mix free & paid · any grade · any combination
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STEP 2
Enter Spacetopia

Login arrives instantly by email. Your sessions are already on your dashboard.

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STEP 3
Join LIVE & Explore

Join sessions, explore Stories of the Universe, and track competition entries — all in one place.

✓ Everything in one place
▶ See How It Works

A quick walkthrough of how to register, access your dashboard, and join live sessions on Spacetopia.

No Cost to Join

Free Sessions

Open to all registered children. Build, experiment, and discover science through your own hands.

⚡ FREE · DIYGr 2–4
APR 17 (FRI) · 6:30 PM · 30 MINS

Build It Up: Climbing Robot

DIY Experiment · Spacetopia LIVE

Engineer a simple climbing robot using household materials. Discover how balance and clever mechanisms help machines move upward — all by themselves.

FREEWith Registration
⚡ FREE · DIYGr 5–9
APR 28 (TUE) · 6:30 PM · 30 MINS

Build It Up: The Paper Copter Challenge

DIY Experiment · Spacetopia LIVE

Inspired by NASA's rotorcraft experiments — build and test your own paper helicopter. Discover how spinning blades create lift through air.

FREEWith Registration
🛰️
All Sessions on Spacetopia

Register once, get your login instantly, join every session from your dashboard. No downloads, no separate links.

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Expert-Led · Paid Sessions

Paid Workshops / Masterclass

Live expert sessions tied to real astronomical anniversaries — structured, grade-specific, and built for genuine learning.

★ WORKSHOPGr 2–3
DATE TBC · TIME TBC

Space Satellites Workshop

Spacetopia LIVE

Celebrating Aryabhata's launch anniversary — India's first satellite comes alive in this hands-on junior workshop.

🛰️ Aryabhata Launch Anniversary
🎓 Certificate upon completion
Paid SessionMRP ₹600 + GST
★ WORKSHOPGr 4–5
DATE TBC · TIME TBC

Aryabhata Workshop

Spacetopia LIVE

Explore India's pioneering satellite and the science that made it fly. Go deep into the story behind the mission — on its anniversary.

🛰️ Aryabhata Launch Anniversary
🎓 Certificate upon completion
Paid SessionMRP ₹600 + GST
★ WORKSHOPGr 6–9
DATE TBC · TIME TBC

Hubble Space Telescope Workshop

Spacetopia LIVE

On the anniversary of Hubble's launch, go deep into its greatest discoveries — the stars revealed, mysteries deepened, and its remarkable partnership with JWST.

🔭 Celebrating 30+ Years of Hubble
🎓 Certificate upon completion
Paid SessionMRP ₹600 + GST
Globe at Night Masterclass★ FEATURED · Citizen Science
APR 21 (TUE) · 6:00 PM · INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK · GR 6–9

Globe at Night Masterclass

Spacetopia LIVE · Expert-Led · 1 HOUR

How observing stars helps protect dark skies. Learn how the Globe at Night campaign measures light pollution worldwide — and contribute your own sky data to this global citizen science effort.

🌑 International Dark Sky Week
🌍 Citizen Science Project — GAM 2026
👩‍🔬
Dr. Mila Mitra
Space Expert · Globe at Night
Paid SessionMRP ₹200 + GST
Live on YouTube · No Login Needed

Quiz It Up 📺

Free Kahoot quizzes streamed live on the Spacetopia YouTube channel. No registration, no login — just tune in and play.

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SPACETOPIA YOUTUBE
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▶ YOUTUBE QUIZGr 2–4
APR 18 (SAT) · 6:30 PM · 30 MINS

Quiz It Up: Space Satellites Showdown

Spacetopia YouTube · Live Kahoot

Fast-paced quiz celebrating Aryabhata's anniversary. From weather satellites to GPS — how well do you know the machines orbiting above us?

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▶ YOUTUBE QUIZGr 5–9
APR 30 (THU) · 6:30 PM · 30 MINS

Quiz It Up: Space Telescopes

Spacetopia YouTube · Live Kahoot

From Hubble to James Webb — test what you know about the telescopes that reveal the universe's deepest secrets.

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Free to Enter · Open to All

Cosmic Creativity Challenge

Two free competitions, one theme: the future of humans in space. No entry fee. Open to all registered Spacetopia children.

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Rewards for the First 5 Winners in Each CategoryTop entries featured on Spacetopia · Special certificates · Surprise rewards for top 5
🚫 No AI-Generated Artwork✦ Original Work Only📅 Deadline: 28-Apr-2026 (Tuesday)📬 Submission Details Coming Soon
Astropainting competition poster🎨 ASTROPAINTINGFREE TO ENTER
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ELIGIBILITY
Grade 2-5
🌕 THEME: MOON EXPLORATION
Astropainting Competition
"The Moon is our closest neighbour, but its greatest secrets are still waiting in the dark. How can you be the explorer who uses tomorrow's tech to uncover the hidden secrets of a new world?"
MediumHand-drawn - Any traditional medium (Water colours, Poster colours, Acrylic Colours, Oil Pastels, Sketch Pens, etc.)
SizeA3 or A4 — hand-drawn only
UploadClear photo · JPG or PNG
AI RuleNo AI-generated or AI-assisted artwork of any kind
Originality100% your own work — copied entries disqualified
Deadline28-Apr-2026 (Tuesday)
Result02-May-2026 (Saturday)
🏅 Top 5 win rewards + certificate + Spacetopia feature
Poster-making competition poster🖼️ POSTER-MAKINGFREE TO ENTER
🎓
ELIGIBILITY
Grade 6-9
🚀 THEME: SPACE HABITATION
Poster-Making Competition
"Earth is our cradle, but the stars are our future. How will you design a home that conquers the lethal extremes of Mars and the Moon?"
MediumHand-drawn [Any traditional medium (Water colours, Poster colours, Acrylic Colours, Oil Pastels, Sketch Pens, etc.)] or Digital
SizeA3 or A4 · High-resolution if digital
UploadClear photo · JPG or PNG
AI RuleNo AI-generated or AI-assisted artwork of any kind
Originality100% your own work — copied entries disqualified
Deadline28-Apr-2026 (Tuesday)
Result02-May-2026 (Saturday)
🏅 Top 5 win rewards + certificate + Spacetopia feature
✦ SPACETOPIA ✦
STORIESOF THEUNIVERSE
Captain Sky & Dr. Tara · Spacetopia Originals

Thrillers set in space — where satellites go silent, telescopes go blind, and one stubborn scientist refuses to give up.
Captain Sky and Dr. Tara bring you the failures, the breakthroughs, and the wonder behind every great discovery.

The Hubble Chronicles
Captain Sky & Dr. Tara · Spacetopia Originals
The Story of Aryabhata - India's First Satellite
Captain Sky & Dr. Tara · Spacetopia Originals
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No login needed · New stories drop through April
SPACETOPIA PLATFORM FEATURE
Your Questions. Live on Stage.

Ask An Astronomer: The Legacy of Hubble

LIVE · APR 24 · 6:30 PM
30 mins · Gr 2–9 · Free to watch
⭐ 5 credits to submit

Submit your question before April 17th. On April 24th, join live to find out if it was featured and answered on stage.

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Submit Before April 17th

Log in → Ask An Astronomer on your dashboard → leave your question (written, video, or audio).

⭐ 5 Spacetopia credits per submission
02
Questions Reviewed & Selected

The Spacetopia team shortlists the most curious & relevant questions for the live session.

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Join LIVE on April 24th

Tune in to see if your question was selected. Featured questions are shown and answered live — and rewarded.

🏅 Featured questions win a reward
Open to all Spacetopia users. Submit from your dashboard. Written, video, or audio formats accepted.
▶ How to Join Ask An Astronomer

Watch how to submit your question on the Spacetopia platform and what happens on the live reveal night.

✦Written, video, or audio
✦Grades 2–9
✦Rewards for featured Qs
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Stay in the Loop on WhatsApp

Get session reminders, science facts, competition updates, and behind-the-scenes peeks from our Spacetopia Parent & Student community.

📅 Session Reminders🔔 Competition Deadlines🎁 Exclusive Rewards
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Got Questions?

You have questions. We have answers.

What types of programs are available on Spacetopia?
Spacetopia offers live workshops (free and paid), competitions, quizzes, storytelling sessions like Stories of the Universe, and hands-on activities for young space explorers.
Are all programs paid?
No. Some programs are completely free, while certain hands-on workshops with activity kits are paid sessions. It is mentioned on each workshop whether free or paid.
What happens after I register for a paid workshop?
A free activity kit will be dispatched to your registered address (kit + shipping included). Once you receive it, our team will schedule your workshop session via email or WhatsApp.
How will I know about upcoming sessions and reminders?
Reminders and updates are shared via email and WhatsApp for the paid workshop provided during registration. We recommend joining our WhatsApp community for ongoing and future programs.
Do participants receive certificates?
Yes. Certificates are provided for selected workshops, competitions, and special learning sessions.
How can I participate in competitions like AstroPainting or Poster Making?
Register for the competition and submit your entry through the provided upload link before the deadline.
What is the Spacetopia WhatsApp Community?
It is a community where students and parents receive updates about events, competitions, quizzes, and new learning activities.
Who can join Spacetopia programs?
Programs are designed mainly for school students (primary to middle school), with specific grade eligibility mentioned for each activity.
What is "Stories of the Universe"?
Stories of the Universe is our YouTube storytelling channel where children can listen to inspirational and educational space stories. It's perfect for listening together at home or while driving with your child.
My question isn't listed here — who do I contact?
Write to us at events@stemandspace.com and we'll get back to you within 24 hours. No question is too small.
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Global Astronomy Month · April 2026
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