Become a Franchise of SPACE

Astronomy and Space demystified ...

SPACE GROUP

ASTRONOMY & SPACE

SCIENCES

Empowering Life With

Science


Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another.

- Plato


This ½ a pixel size image is our planet Earth, seen from the vastness of the Universe.

This is the PALE BLUE DOT we call our home, our Earth.

The image was clicked by NASA’s Voyager 1 while it left the reach of the solar system into the

outer universe.


Sky and space have always excited US ….. to find out more and unravel the mysteries of universe.

Humans were born to explore.

SPACE INDIA satiates this curiosity of people to know about the Sky, Stars, Planets, Earth and the Science Unknown.


We use astronomy and its applications every day.

For example

Concept of Time, Directions, Seasons

Festivals in India follow the Lunar Calendar like Diwali,

Holi, Id

Concept of Navigation, Satellites, Disaster Management

etc.


I read = I learn To I Do = I Understand

Science is a subject To Science is a Tool I have

Learning science through experimentation means labs and sophisticated instruments

TO

Learning science through experimentation just needs observation of nature and natural phenomenon

The Change brought by SPACE


Practical Learning


Efforts of SPACE recognized by the world ….

Sachin Bahmba, CMD Space Group presenting eclipse photograph clicked by SPACE’s Eclipse Contingent taken to Turkey 2006


Asteroid Discoverers meeting the CM, Delhi







Industry Preview

Science popularization is a key focus area for government

STEM education development is global concept

Education sector is a fast growing sector

Viable and proven business models are few

Scalable and growth oriented businesses are in demand

Astronomy is a popular field in academic circles and government circles

Space is fascinating for media and public

Astronomy and Space Science Education, is a novel concept that is already established as an accepted business model by SPACE.


Astronomy: - How good a product?

Astronomy is the oldest science and mother of all sciences.

Fascination for sky and stars is immense

Looking through a telescope can create huge excitement

Learning possibilities are immense through the concept

ST [scientific temper] development is direct with astronomy practice

Hands on learning approach

In Demand product

Student learn various fields by astronomy, like physics, chemistry, geography etc.

High Public Interest

Great Media Appeal

Mysterious, mystic and immensely beautiful is the sky above us.


SPACE Group

SPACE Foundation

Space Technology & Education Pvt. Ltd.

Gnomon Astrotech Pvt. Ltd.

AstroTourism India Pvt. Ltd.

Leo Planetaria


Why a SPACE franchise?

Discover the personal rewards of a owning a business with the power to change the lives of thousands of children and masses and contribute to the development of the nation through science popularization.

We have trained more than 25,000 students in astronomy till date and have touched lives of 1 lac people through engaging them with astronomy and related events and activities. SPACE brand is recognized all India and is poised to reap rewards of its Brand through its franchise offices all across the country. We at SPACE believe that we are preparing the world, especially children for the future.

Space Technology & Education Services Pvt. Ltd., the only company in the education sector in India working towards science popularization, astronomy and space science education

Its product range covers every market segment and it enjoys a strong brand value.


Our franchises receive our complete support to achieve success in their venture.

Some benefits include:

* Access to a proven business model, popular already

* Low investment and high returns

* Simplicity: we have an easy to run operation

* Full support and pre-designed curriculum, books, study material, prospectuses,

advertisements and marketing materials.

* Expert guidance and support from corporate headquarters and other franchises

* Fast launch of the project by our team of experts.

* Pre-designed & planned promotional campaign for aggressive launch of the business

* Leverage of the knowledge gained in the industry with the team of Researchers,

Amateur astronomers, PhD's and MBA‘s


Training

New franchisees will go through an intensive and focused training that will acclimatize them into the SPACE way of work.

It will cover the business, educational and cultural aspects which ensure that the new franchise owner is made a member of the SPACE family before he takes up his new venture.

The company will fully train the employees of the franchise to enable them to perform their roles well.

Special training emphasis would be Sales training and Educator’s training.


Program materials and modules

Will receive exhaustive materials they need to run their franchises –

our custom designed curriculum, curriculum plans, lesson plans, operational plans and formats, important notices, support material for events, media handling related documents and training, shared learning’s from other branches are just some of the materials that will be constantly provided to all our franchises.

Operating Manuals

For each process, flowcharts and operating procedures are given to the franchise for efficient running of the office and for conduction of the program.


Advertising and Marketing:

Events and Branding support is available round the year , regular Events are part of the Marketing campaign. Reach, eyeballs and acceptance are derived from these events.

All our franchisees have access to professionally prepare advertising, promotional and marketing material. Materials include designs for brochures, newspaper advertisements, direct mailing letters, public relations material, leaflets, banners, etc.

A step by step development plan would be followed for the development of the franchise that will be communicated to you in further meetings.


Market Segments

The market segments for the company can be broadly divided into:

• Schools (Primary, Middle, Higher)

• Colleges, Institutes & Universities

• General Public

• Corporate

• Institutions

• Recreational Clubs

• Rural Markets

• Senior Citizens, House Wives

• NGO’s


Our Products and Services:

The partner would be offered the following products and services to sell / implement in their territory:-

1. Space Astronomy Club

2. Explorers -Hands-on Workshops

3. International Astro-Tours

4. Domestic Astro-Tours

5. Space Activity Centre

6. Corporate programs

7. Centre for Student Excellence

8. Sale of Planetarium

9. Sale of Telescopes and related products

10. Execution of Government contracts

11. All future products in Education range

12. Astronaut Training


Program Description Skills Gained Non academic skills

All India Asteroid Search Campaign

Looking through images through a telescope, using software to look for asteroids.

Astronomy software, Software analysis, Reporting

Promptness, teamwork, interaction with international scientists

Internet Telescope Observations of the night sky using a remote telescope

Identification of object, learning about galaxies, nebulae/etc, exposure, image processing

Teamwork, interaction with international scientist

ISS EarthKAM Camera mounted on ISS to observe Earth from unique perspective of space

Knowledge of Regions of geographical, climate and environmental interest, orbital mechanics, what Is ISS, Astronauts in space

Interaction with ISS astronomers. Project plan

Project Dark Skies (Citizen Science Project)

Look at specific constellation and report stars seen estimate light pollution in local night sky

observation, Data recording, reporting.

Citizen science – teach science to friends and family

Examples of SPACE’s National and International Projects/ Citizen Science


Image of Cape Range National Park, Western Australia.Image clicked by CSE student as part of ISS EARTHKAM mission workshop on Jan 30th 2013


Project Paridhi public workshop at Barapulah Flyover, Delhi In the background is the gnomon constructed during Commonwealth Games 2008


Sidewalk astronomy at INDIA GATE


What we expect from our franchise partner:

A strong desire to influence the lives of thousands of children providing them the best in quality education and science popularization

Should share the vision

An entrepreneurial frame of mind

An ability to meet our financial and operative requirements

Should be growth oriented

A capacity to create and manage an organization effectively

An ability to motivate and train people

Preferable full time involvement


Find Us @

www.space-india.comwww.astrotourism.inwww.space-india.orgwww.spacearcade.inwww.leoplanetaria.com

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Email: [email protected]

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