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MARTIAN ODYSSEY
Exploring Mars, reaching Mars and inhabiting Mars
BEFORE YOU begin...
BEFORE YOU begin...
Dear Participant,
Welcome to Martian Odyssey, the 15-day online Space Bootcamp designed especially for ATL Sarthi Cluster School students, teachers, and parents. The bootcamp is conducted by the Regional Mentors of Change associated with Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Government of India.
This program comprises 10 self-learning modules that provide a broad introduction to space travel, space exploration, and the exciting possibilities of human habitation on Mars. Each module includes engaging resources—text, photos, and videos—to enrich your learning journey. To begin, simply scroll down the page to view the list of all 10 modules. Click the “View” button under each module to access the content and attempt the module-specific quiz.
After completing a module, we encourage you to take part in the corresponding digital or physical activity. Digital activities can be completed using online tools and AI platforms, while physical activities can be carried out with basic prototyping materials. You are free to choose to undertake either a digital or physical activity under each module. These activities are designed to sharpen your creative thinking skills, and help you bring your “space-faring” ideas to life.
If you need help in building your digital creations, please refer to the AI Digital Skills Portal here: https://sites.google.com/view/atl-sarthi-ai-portal/home/ai-digital-skills. This portal provides detailed tutorials on a variety of AI-based tools.
Please submit your completed activities through this portal by clicking the “Submit Activity” button at the bottom of each module page. Kindly note that the final submission date is 10th January 2026. To be eligible for a Participation Certificate, you must submit at least five activities from different modules.
ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION AND APPRECIATION CERTIFICATES
To be eligible for Participation Certificate, please submit at least 5 activities in 5 or more distinct learning modules. More is welcome.
To be eligible for Appreciation Certificate, please submit as many activities as possible so as to stand a greater chance of making it to the Top 50 Performers of the bootcamp.
To increase your chances of making it to the Top 50, submit multiple activities per learning module and submit activities in as many learning modules as possible (if possible all).
All activities submitted have to be relevant to the bootcamp and to one of the 10 self-learning modules. Activities that are not relevant to be bootcamp will not be counted.
Wishing you an inspiring and rewarding learning experience!
Kiran Kumar
Regional Mentor of Change – Karnataka
SELF-LEARNING MODULES
SELF-LEARNING MODULES
MODULE-1: a peek at mars
MODULE-1: a peek at mars
Get to know about Mars - Up Close
Learns key facts about Mars—its size, gravity, atmosphere, seasons, water history, and exploration missions—while also engaging in activities like building a telescope, answering reflective questions, and tackling creative challenges such as designing apps, games, or AR experiences.
MODULE-2: going to mars
MODULE-2: going to mars
Rockets and Human Pods
Learns key facts about Mars—its size, gravity, atmosphere, seasons, water history, and exploration missions—while also engaging in activities like building a telescope, answering reflective questions, and tackling creative challenges such as designing apps, games, or AR experiences.
MODULE-3: exploring martian terrain
MODULE-3: exploring martian terrain
Mars Rover
Learn about Mars rovers, their purpose, scientific missions, and global contributions (NASA, China, India). Explore how rovers study rocks, search for water, and look for signs of life. Indulge in hands-on activities like designing 3D rover models, animations, apps, or games, plus a challenge to build a physical rover prototype.
MODULE-4: flying on mars
MODULE-4: flying on mars
Mars Helicopter
Learn why helicopters are useful for Martian exploration, how flight works in thin atmospheres, and the story of NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter, the first aircraft to fly on Mars. Explore the objectives, achievements, and future role of space helicopters in space missions, while engaging in creative activities like 3D modeling, game design, quizzes, and building a prototype Martian helicopter.
MODULE-5: challenges of living on mars
MODULE-5: challenges of living on mars
Water, Atmosphere, Radiation, Dust Storms, and more...
Learn about the major obstacles humans face in surviving on Mars—such as breathing, extreme cold, food production, water scarcity, dust storms, radiation, and low gravity. Explore interactive tools like Access Mars and Google Mars, and engage in creative activities and challenges to design solutions for Martian survival.
MODULE-6: terraforming mars
MODULE-6: terraforming mars
Making Mars a Habitable Planet like Earth
Learn what terraforming means, why it is considered for Mars, and the scientific, technological, and ethical challenges involved. Explore methods to make Mars more Earth-like—such as warming the planet, thickening its atmosphere, and creating conditions for water and plant life—while engaging in creative activities and challenges to design solutions for future human habitation.
MODULE-7: first manned mission to mars
MODULE-7: first manned mission to mars
Enabling Technologies for Humans to land on Mars and explore the red Planet
Learn about upcoming human missions to Mars, the enabling technologies required, and the challenges of landing, living, and working on the Red Planet. Explore hands-on activities like 3D modeling spacecraft, rovers, and spacesuits, animations, and a challenge to design a Martian buggy prototype.
MODULE-8: colonizing mars
MODULE-8: colonizing mars
Setting up a Mars Colony for human settlement
Learn what it would take to establish permanent human settlements on Mars. Understand the scientific, technological, and social aspects of colonization—covering habitats, food, water, energy, and governance—while encouraging you to design creative solutions through activities and challenges.
MODULE-9: inter-planetary travel
MODULE-9: inter-planetary travel
Space Shuttles and Space Ships for Inter-planetary travel
Learn how humans can travel between planets, the science behind space journeys, and the technologies required to make interplanetary missions possible. The page explains propulsion systems, spacecraft design, astronaut challenges, and future missions, while encouraging you to engage in creative activities and challenges to design you own interplanetary travel solutions.
MODULE-10: pointers for further exploration
MODULE-10: pointers for further exploration
Learn more about Space
Learn about humanity’s future plans for exploring Mars and beyond. Learn about advanced technologies, international collaborations, and the vision of extending human presence deeper into the Solar System. You are encouraged to think creatively about next‑generation missions and engage in activities that combine science, engineering, and innovation.
This online self-learning resource has been designed and developed by Mr. Kiran Kumar H. S., Regional Mentor of Change – Karnataka, to support ATL Students, Teachers, and Mentors of Change across the country associated with the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Government of India.
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