WELCOME TO INDUS SPACE
WHERE YOU EXPLORE EARTH AND BEYOND
Looking for Space Themed Content?
We design, engage and deepen your knowledge in space science topics in the classroom and beyond! Find out how.
Why Space Exploration?
For several decades, Canada has maintained a strong presence in both the space program and geomatics industries at a global platform. Most notably, Canada has built the Canadarm (1 and 2) and had an active astronaut program onboard the International Space Station. The Radarsat suite of satellites capture high resolution image data for several applications of Earth observation. Canada is also a very active nation participant on several planetary and space exploration missions including OSIRIS REx, ExoMars, CHIME, and several other missions. This has led to several types of professions, jobs, and roles within the global space community. The need for skills and personnel in these combined sectors will continue to grow.
Sample Program Offerings
Engineering
- All About Satellites
- All About Rovers
- All About Rockets
- All About Space Stations
- All About Space Habitats
- All About MarsBound: A Game
- All About Lunar Resupply Missions
Astronomy
- All About Comets
- All About Constellations
- All About Galaxies
- All About the Solar System
- All About Stars I & II
Geology
- All About Space Collisions
- All About Space Eruptions
- All About Tectonic Plates
- All About Mapping Mountains
Chemistry
- All About Radiant Reactions
Nutrition
- All About Feeding Astronauts
Astrobiology
- All About Searching for Life
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Connect with us and find out about our programming options that meets your needs
Upcoming Programs
Join us for space-themed STEM lessons all possible through digital learning. Some activities may require the need for common household items available in your pantry. We will work with what’s available at home, minimizing the need to head outside for supplies!
Looking for Space Themed Products?
Browse our store and find products that help you engage with space science and exploration themes.
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OUR TEAM
Dr. Bhairavi Shankar
Founder/ CEO
Bhairavi is a Planetary Scientist. She has research experience in remote sensing applications and data visualization techniques. Through her company, she actively focuses on raising public awareness around Space Science and Exploration. Through programs and workshops (virtual or in person) she works with all age groups. She loves to promote about space science and the role of women in science as often as possible. She helps connect educators with space themed resources, assisting with curriculum development. Additionally, she often participates in Skype a Scientist and ESRI GIS Ambassador initiatives.
Testimonials
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“Super interactive and informative. Great session”
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“The Indus Space Team provided an engaging workshop for my grade 3/4 students in a friendly, informative way. Their knowledge and expertise, as well as comfort level in working with children, made for a seamless experience from start to finish. The students were on-task and riveted throughout”
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“I liked everything! Especially the project of last class and also the birth of a star. Thank you so much for ten classes of fun and space travel!”
Community Partners
Indus Space was founded to be the bridge for the next generation to inspire them about the value of a STEM career and the role of Space Science in STEM. As a social venture founded by a woman of colour in STEM, it is important to highlight how individuals with diverse backgrounds can be successful in STEM, and in the Space sector in particular. The global space community is quite diverse, with more than 100 countries contributing to space initiatives. However, diversity is not currently reflected in various roles such as leadership positions within the Space Sector. Through our programming, we strive to fulfill the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4,5, and 8 here in Canada.
We work with several community organizations that share a common purpose of providing equitable access to STEM learning and youth programming to their networks and communities. We have partnered and facilitated events with several organizations across the Greater Toronto and Niagara Regions. Click on the logo to learn more about these organizations.
