Propagation Space Month 2026
A 30 day international lecture series featuring 17 expert led sessions across solar physics, orbital mechanics, cosmic acceleration, and theoretical...
- Week 1: Foundational & Observational Track
- Week 2: Applied Planetary & Deep Sky Analysis
- Week 3: Space Economy & Extragalactic Phenomena
- Week 4: Cosmic Origins & Relativistic Physics
What is the full roster of topics and expert speakers presenting during Space Month 2026?
The full roster includes 17 unique dates: Elangovan Rajagopalan (Inaugural), Kshitij Pandey (Particle Accelerators), Soumya Yadav (The Dynamic Sun), Gauri Verma (Science Communication), Parth Soni (Astrophotography), Dr. Deepak Singh (Astronomy Exploration), Saurabh Kumar (Hydrogen Occurrence), Dr. Kavita Kumari (AGN with AstroSat), Dr. Anna Xygkou-Tsiamoulou (Astronaut Mental Performance), Dr. Robert W. Mitchell (Space Economy Careers), Julius Chuhwak Matthew (Galaxy Formation), Dr. Himadri Sekhar Das (Alien Comets), Bhaskar Singh Rawat (Three Body Problem), Dr. Gourav Banerjee (Astronomy Prospects), Keshav Sharma (History of Astronomy), Ravi Raja P (Binary Stars), and Dr. Shounak Bhattacharya (General Relativity).
What are the specific time frames and time zones mapped for these sessions?
Most sessions start punctually at 7:00 PM IST. Exceptions include Kshitij Pandey's session on June 3 at 8:00 PM IST, Dr. Deepak Singh's session on June 11 at 6:00 PM IST, and Saurabh Kumar's session on June 13 at 7:30 PM IST. Global cross-reference markers are set on June 21 and June 25 at 7:00 PM IST, which explicitly maps directly to 1:30 PM GMT.
Who are the institutional organizations managing this event?
The absolute management stack consists of the Propagation Institute of Space and Technology acting as the primary host, structurally supported by the Indian Space School and the SA Citizen Science Group as official collaborators.
Is there a program cost, and will certificates be distributed?
The entire lecture series is structural public outreach, making it free for registered participants. Certificates will be distributed directly at the end of June to active learners who maintain consistent attendance records.