The Space Education Research Lab of the National Center of Geographic Information Systems and Space Applications is launching the 10th Space Summer School 2026, a five-day immersive programme designed to inspire young space enthusiasts through hands-on activities, exciting learning tracks, and real exposure to emerging concepts in space science and technology. The programme will be held at the Institute of Space Technology in Islamabad from July 13 to 17, 2026, running from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM daily, with a registration fee of PKR 15,000 and a registration deadline of July 3, 2026. Students can register at bit.ly/sss_2026 and access further details at ncgsa.org.pk/sss, with limited seats available across all tracks.
Now in its tenth edition, the Space Summer School brings together students from Grade 6 through Grade 12 for a structured exploration of five core disciplines: astronomy and astrophysics, earth and atmosphere, aviation, rocketry, and satellite technology. Each track is designed to move students beyond theoretical learning into practical engagement, with hands-on activities that reflect real-world applications of each discipline. The astronomy and astrophysics track introduces students to the universe through telescopes and night sky observation, while the earth and atmosphere track covers satellite imagery and remote sensing as tools for observing the planet. The aviation track explores the fundamentals of flight, taking students through the science of how aircraft are designed and how they move through the atmosphere. The rocketry track goes further, giving students hands-on experience with rocket fundamentals and the process of designing, building, and launching model rockets. The satellite technology track rounds out the curriculum with an introduction to satellite system design and the basics of building functional space systems.
The tenth edition of the Space Summer School is a milestone in what has become one of Pakistan’s most consistent and structured platforms for introducing young students to space science and technology at an age when curiosity about the universe is most easily channeled into meaningful learning. By bringing the programme to the Institute of Space Technology in Islamabad, the National Center of Geographic Information Systems and Space Applications provides participants with access to a genuine space science institution rather than a conventional classroom setting, giving the learning experience an authenticity and depth that is difficult to replicate elsewhere. For students considering future studies or careers in engineering, physics, aerospace, or earth observation, the Space Summer School offers a concentrated and memorable introduction to the fields that will define the next generation of technological progress, both globally and within Pakistan’s own growing space sector.
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