Frequentry Asked Questions

General Information

❓ What is AntryXSpace Academy (AXSA)?
AntryXSpace Academy is a global, online initiative dedicated to making space science, astronomy, and STEM education accessible, engaging, and free for young learners worldwide. We offer project-based learning and issue certificates to celebrate student achievements.

❓ Who can join AntryXSpace Academy?
AntryXSpace Academy is open to students aged 6–17 from any country who are interested in space science, astronomy, and STEM learning.

❓ Is AntryXSpace Academy free?
Yes. All AXSA learning projects / activities and participation digital certificates are provided entirely free of cost. You only pay a nominal fee if you choose to order a printed and posted certificate.

❓ Can students from any country participate?
Yes. AXSA is a global platform, and students from anywhere in the world can participate online. Currently, students from 50+ countries have participated in AXSA projects.

❓ What is the mission of AntryXSpace?
Our mission is to ignite a passion for space exploration in every child, regardless of geographical location, background, or ability, by providing barrier-free, high-quality educational resources.

Age, Courses & Projects

❓ What courses or projects can I do?
We offer a wide range of self-directed projects and activities instead of rigid courses. You can explore topics like:

• For Ages 6-9: Drawing planets, building a model rocket from recyclables, recording a short story about the Moon.

• For Ages 10-13: Writing an essay on Mars colonization, creating a poster about black holes, building a simple sundial.

• For Ages 14-17: Designing a future space habitat, writing a research report on exoplanets, coding a simple orbit simulation, creating a documentary-style video on a space mission.

❓ Do I need to choose a specific course to enroll in?
No, we do not have mandatory enrollment for standard projects. You can directly choose any project idea that interests you, complete it, and submit it for a certificate. We do occasionally run special themed challenges which may have a simple sign-up.

❓ Do students need prior knowledge of space science?
No prior knowledge is required. AXSA projects and activities are designed to be age-appropriate, beginner-friendly, and exploratory.

❓ Can I design my own space project and submit it?
Yes, absolutely! The projects are not limited at all. Your original space projects, essays, videos, write-ups, artwork, models, or any creative work are most welcome. The AXSA team will review your submission and would be happy to issue a certificate for your genuine effort.

❓ Does AXSA support specially-abled learners?
Yes. AXSA is committed to inclusive education through our "Accessible Space Education" initiative. Students can participate through audio descriptions, sign language videos, tactile art, digital presentations, and other formats that suit their abilities.

Project Submission & Certificates

❓ What are the steps to complete a project and get a certificate?

1. Choose & Create: Select a space topic you love and create your project (essay, video, art, model, etc.).

2. Submit: Share pdf of your work for analysis to AXSA Team: contact@antryxspace.com

3. Review: Our AXSA team will review your submission (typically within 7-10 days).

4. Receive Digital Certificate: Upon approval, you will receive a downloadable free Digital Certificate via email.

5. Order Printed Certificate (Optional): If you wish, you can order a physical, high-quality printed certificate to be mailed to you for a small fee.

❓ How do I get a FREE Digital Certificate?
Simply submit your completed project to AXSA team. Once approved, a link to download your personalized digital certificate (PDF) will be sent to your registered email address. This service is completely free for everyone, globally.

❓ How can I get a Printed Certificate?
After your project is approved and you receive your digital certificate, you can order a printed version. Visit the "Order Printed Certificate" section on our website, provide your details and shipping address, and complete the secure payment.

Currently, we can ship printed certificates to addresses within India only.

❓ What is the cost for a Printed Certificate?
The fee covers high-quality printing, packaging, and postage. The exact current fee is listed on the order page on our website.

❓ Is the paid fee for printed certificates refundable?
No, the fee for printed certificates is non-refundable as it covers the immediate costs of production and processing.

❓ How long does it take to receive the Printed Certificate?
For addresses in India, please allow 2-3 weeks for processing and delivery after your order is confirmed.

❓ Is the payment option available for different countries?

• Digital Certificates: Available free to all, in every country.

• Printed Certificates: Currently, our paid printing and shipping service is available only for addresses in India. We are working to expand this service to more countries in the future.

Technical & Contact

❓ How can I contact the AXSA team?
You can reach us via:

• Email: contact@antryxspace.com

• Contact Form: Use the "Contact Us" form available on our website.

• Social Media: Reach out to us on our official social media channels (links in the website footer).

❓ What file formats can I submit?
We accept common formats: for documents (PDF, DOC), images (JPG, PNG), videos (MP4, MOV), and audio (MP3). Please ensure files are of a manageable size.

❓ Will my project be shared publicly on the website?
We love to showcase student work! With your permission (granted during submission), we may feature outstanding projects in our "Student Gallery" or on social media to inspire others. We will never share your full personal details.

❓ I haven't received my digital certificate. What should I do?
First, please check your spam/junk folder. If it's not there, wait 10 days from your submission date, then contact us at contact@antryxspace.com with your full name and project title for assistance.

❓ Can schools or groups participate?
Yes! We welcome participation from schools, clubs, and homeschool groups. Please contact us directly at contact@antryxspace.com for group submission guidelines. We also encourage schools/colleges/universities to collaborate with AXSA

❓ How is AXSA funded?
AXSA is primarily a passion-driven, non-commercial initiative. Optional donations and the fees from printed certificates help us cover operational costs, website maintenance, and the expansion of our free programs.