On 7 May 2026, Aarav Bansal and Ayaan Ahmad of Class XIIA, accompanied by their teacher, Ms Archana Raichandani, attended a panel discussion titled American Leadership Beyond Earth at the American Centre, New Delhi. Organised to commemorate the forthcoming 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence, the seminar brought together distinguished experts from the field of space exploration, including Mr William Camett, diplomat at the U.S. Embassy; Dr Sachin Bahmba, Founder and CMO of SPACE India; and Ms Aditi Chakraburty of the Indian Space Association. Through an engaging and thought-provoking discussion, the panellists explored the advancements and long-term goals of the Artemis programme while highlighting the expanding opportunities within the global space sector.
A central theme of the seminar was the growing importance of a multidisciplinary approach to space exploration through the integration of STEAM education—Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. The speakers emphasised that the inclusion of the arts is essential in preserving creativity, empathy, and human perspective as scientific exploration extends beyond Earth. The discussion also introduced the students to emerging and unconventional career pathways such as space law, space psychology, and xeno-geography, demonstrating the evolving and inclusive nature of the modern space industry. Encouraging active student participation in India’s space journey, the panelists urged the young learners to contribute to national initiatives, including proposing experiments for ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission.
The seminar concluded with the screening of Armstrong, a documentary celebrating the life and pioneering achievements of Neil Armstrong. The film offered students a deeper appreciation of the perseverance, courage, and vision that continue to shape space exploration and scientific discovery.
Overall, the event proved to be an inspiring and intellectually enriching experience, broadening students’ understanding of the future of space research while motivating them to pursue innovation, curiosity, and learning beyond conventional boundaries.
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