Ten years of UL Space Club
10 Years · 2016–2026Space · STEM · Research

Pioneering
the Future
of Space.

Nurturing, developing, and empowering students in Space, STEM, innovation, leadership, and research — from school to the stars.

About Us

A community
for the curious.

UL Space Club, a Registered Space Tutor of ISRO, is a pioneering student-focused space and STEM ecosystem committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, innovators, and leaders.

Founded under the mentorship of Shri E.K. Kutty, Former Director of ISRO, under the umbrella of ULCCS Foundation — students from school level onwards gain exposure to astronomy, space science, satellite technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

With veteran ISRO scientists as mentors, UL Space Club has become one of India's unique youth-driven space communities.

Our Ecosystem

The ways we
shape the future.

From observation and hands-on space camps to expert mentorship and student-led publications — explore the core pillars driving our mission.

01Observation

Astronomy & SkySafari

“Look up. Ask questions. Explore the universe.”

Bringing the cosmos closer through guided telescope observations, skywatch sessions, astrophotography, and deep-sky celestial tracking.

Guided Telescope NightsAstrophotography LabDeep-Sky Object Tracking
Explore MoreField Observation & Live Night Sky Sessions
02Experiential

Space Camps & Workshops

“Learn space science by building, experimenting and doing.”

Transforming space education into immersive experiential learning through CanSat development, model rocketry, space robotics, and mission simulations.

CanSat Micro-SatellitesModel Rocketry & PropulsionSpace Robotics & Rover Labs
Explore MoreResidential Space Camps
03Knowledge

Webinars with Experts

“Learn directly from the people shaping the space sector.”

Direct masterclasses with ISRO veterans, aerospace engineers, astrophysicists, and global leaders who built India's landmark missions.

Direct ISRO Veteran MentorshipReal Mission Architecture InsightsSpace Economy & Career Guidance
Explore MoreInteractive Masterclasses
04Research

Student Research & Innovation

“From questions to research. From ideas to solutions.”

A dedicated student R&D wing where young minds investigate scientific questions, analyze orbital datasets, and build novel SpaceTech prototypes.

Original Scientific PapersDataset Analysis & AI in SpaceFunctional Prototype Engineering
Explore MoreMentored Research Cohorts
05Entrepreneurship

Model Space Startup Challenge

“What if students could build the next SpaceTech company?”

Challenging students to identify terrestrial and aerospace challenges and build viable SpaceTech solutions, business models, and startup pitches.

SpaceTech Problem FramingBusiness Model EngineeringLive Pitching to Investor Mentors
Explore MoreVenture Challenge
06Community

Outreach Programs

“Take space beyond the club.”

Taking space science to schools, colleges, and rural communities across India through Space Club @ Campus chapters and student ambassadors.

Space Club @ Campus ChaptersRural School DemonstrationsStudent-as-Teacher Multiplier
Explore MoreCommunity Roadshows
07Publication

Stellar Chronicle

“A student voice for space, science and discovery.”

The flagship student e-magazine publishing original research insights, mission explainers, interviews with scientists, and youth viewpoints.

Student Research ArticlesScientist & Mentor InterviewsScience Communication Platform
Explore MoreDigital E-Magazine
08Media

Stellar Media

“Making space understandable, accessible and exciting.”

Digital media and video production initiative demystifying space missions, broadcasting expert interviews, and training youth in science journalism.

Video Explainers & PodcastsMission Coverage & NewsScience Journalism Training
Explore MoreDigital Video Series

Our reach

A decade of reach.

National-level participationStrong academic ecosystem
10
Years of the club
5,000+
Student delegates trained
100+
Expert-led webinars
30+
Residential & day camps
500+
Student innovators
2016 – 2026

Ten years,
one orbit at a time.

What started as a handful of students looking up from Kozhikode is now one of India's largest youth-driven space communities. Here is how the decade went.

  1. 2016

    The club is founded

    UL Space Club begins under the mentorship of Shri E.K. Kutty, former Director of ISRO, within the ULCCS Foundation.

  2. 2017

    First space camps

    Residential and one-day camps start running, built around hands-on learning rather than lectures.

  3. 2018

    SkySafari takes shape

    A dedicated astronomy platform for daily discussions, skywatch sessions, telescope observation and astrophotography.

  4. 2019

    Registered Space Tutor of ISRO

    Formal recognition from ISRO, and with it a mandate to reach students far beyond Kozhikode.

  5. 2020

    Webinars with experts

    Scientists, ISRO veterans, researchers and professors go online. The series grows past a hundred sessions.

  6. 2021

    Student research and innovation

    The R&D division opens, putting students on real projects instead of simulations.

  7. 2022

    Stellar Chronicle

    The student e-magazine launches, carrying articles, research insights, interviews and creative work.

  8. 2023

    Model Space Startup Challenge

    A national challenge asking students to solve real problems with space technology and entrepreneurial thinking.

  9. 2024

    Space Club @ Campus

    Student fellows begin running outreach programmes in schools and colleges across India.

  10. 2025

    Stellar Media

    A digital media initiative for space journalism, interviews and public awareness.

  11. 2026

    Ten years, and Planet Hack

    Summer Space Camp with the University of Calicut, and a satellite data hackathon with Zeta Space, CIE University of Calicut and Kerala Startup Mission.

Why students join us

Six reasons
this is different.

Every club promises opportunities. Here's what actually happens when you join UL Space Club.

Join the Club
01

Learn from people who've done it

Direct mentorship from ISRO veterans, active scientists, and global researchers — not just theory.

02

Work on things that are real

Hands-on access to live space and STEM projects — the kind of experience you can't get in a classroom.

03

Build leadership that sticks

Collaborative challenges, event management, and team projects that shape how you think and work.

04

Join a national network

Connect with hundreds of student innovators across India who share your curiosity.

05

Find your path in space & STEM

Explore career pathways through exposure to researchers, entrepreneurs, and technologists.

06

Be part of what's next

Help shape India's emerging generation of space pioneers — the movement is just getting started.

Community voices

“A platform where students don't just learn space science — they live it.The exposure we got here opened doors that no textbook could have.”

AP

Aadarsh PB

Student Fellow, UL Space Club

Upcoming

What's on.

Two flagship events this season — both open to students across India.

Residential Camp

May
2026

Summer Space Camp

In association with the University of Calicut. An immersive residential experience in space science and innovation — five days of hands-on learning, expert sessions, and field observation.

with University of CalicutKnow more

Hackathon

Jun
2026

Planet Hack

Satellite data hackathon in association with Zeta Space, CIE University of Calicut and Kerala Startup Mission — 24 hours to solve real problems with space data.

with Zeta Space · Kerala Startup MissionKnow more

Our Network

We are associated with

ISRO – Indian Space Research Organisation

Indian Space Research Organisation

IIST – Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

NIT Calicut – National Institute of Technology Calicut

National Institute of Technology Calicut

University of Calicut

University of Calicut

KSUM – Kerala Startup Mission

Kerala Startup Mission