ASTP Space Settlement Contest 2025 : astpindia.in

Organisation : Association of Space Technology Professionals (ASTP India)
Contest Name : ASTP Space Settlement Contest 2025
Applicable For : Open to students from any recognized school in India
Prizes : Win Cash Prizes, Trophy, Medal, Certificate & ASTP Membership
Last Date : 31st October 2025
Website : https://astpindia.in/index.html

What is ASTP Space Settlement Contest?

Space Settlement Contest 2025 is organised by Association of Space Technology Professionals (ASTP India). Open to students, researchers, and space enthusiasts across India. Join a community of innovators shaping the future of space exploration. Join India’s premier competition for designing sustainable human habitats beyond Earth. Showcase your innovative ideas for space colonization and win amazing prizes! Registration Closes on 31st October 2025.

Eligibility of ASTP Space Settlement Contest

** Eligible Grades: 5 to 12
** Participation Type: Individual only (1 student per entry)
** School Type: Open to students from any recognized school in India

Categories of ASTP Space Settlement Contest

Document:
Abstract (1-page summary) Settlement Design & Layout Life Support Systems (air, food, water) Energy & Waste Management Governance, Education, Society Communication Systems Culture, Occupations, Daily Life Emergency Protocols Budgeting & Materials Diagrams or Sketches

Submission Must Include:
** Abstract (1-page summary)
** Layout & structural design of the settlement
** Life support systems (air, food, water)
** Energy generation & waste recycling
** Governance, education, and cultural life
** Earth-Moon communication
** Emergency protocols
** Budget and materials
** Diagrams, illustrations, charts

Artistic:
Visual representation of the settlement (drawings, digital art, or mixed media) Labels and brief descriptions for key areas (habitat, life support, energy sources, etc.) Max 3 pages in PDF format

Submission Must Include:
** Illustrated representation of the settlement
** Labels for key areas (habitats, energy zones, schools, etc.)
** Short descriptions accompanying each image or concept

Poetry:
Original poem expressing life, survival, or culture on the Moon post-2050 Themes may include community, resilience, technology, or imagination Max 3 pages in PDF format

Submission Must Include:
** Original poem themed around life on the Moon
** Optional brief note (2–3 lines) explaining the idea behind the poem.

How To Enter in the ASTP Space Settlement Contest?

To enter in the ASTP Space Settlement Contest, Follow the below steps

Steps:
1. Fill out the online Registration Form.
2. Log in and pay the registration fee.
3. Upload your project.
4. Receive a confirmation email.

Online Registration Form : https://www.astpindia.com/Contests/Space/Register/

Note:
** Fee: ₹150 per participant
** Mode: UPI / Bank Transfer
** Registration will not be done without payment completed properly.
** The amount paid once is NOT REFUNDABLE on any account.
** Submissions should be typed and uploaded as PDF files
** Must follow the page limits for chosen category
** Include only original work (plagiarism leads to disqualification)
** Submission link will be provided after registration confirmation
** File name format: StudentName_Grade_Category.pdf (e.g.,Arya_6_Document.pdf)

Prizes of ASTP Space Settlement Contest

** 1st Prize: ₹3,000 + Trophy + Certificate + ASTP Membership
** 2nd Prize: ₹2,000 + Medal + Certificate + ASTP Membership
** 3rd Prize: ₹1,000 + Medal + Certificate + ASTP Membership
** 5 Consolation Prizes: ₹500 + Merit Certificates
** All Participants: E-Certificate of Participation

Important Dates of ASTP Space Settlement Contest

** Last Date to Register: October 31, 2025
** Last Date to Submit: December 31, 2025
** Result Announcement: March 2026