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Astroport
Astroports are India's first concept-based unique tourism and learning destinations that provide astronomy, space science, and Earth-based Hands-On experience to its visitors. The concept of Astroport was developed in 2014 by Mr. Sachin Bahmba, the CMD and founder of the SPACE group of companies.

With over 19 years of experience in developing businesses in Astronomy Niche, Mr. Bahmba has been awarded STEM Entrepreneur of the year 2018

The young amateur astronomers have access to all the necessary facilities and equipment such as an observatory, telescopes, binoculars, star charts, cameras, etc that are required for basic camp intermediary astronomical research.

The strategically designed serene sites are located at some of the darkest locations possible in India, far away from the light pollution with a heavy twinkling sky above. They are located near popular tourist attractions to ensure the mesmerizing experience of amusement, adventure & exposure in Astronomy learning and thus, making it a must-visit place for all ages/categories of travellers.

Astroport which was initially developed for empowering Science and Astronomy among the school students and to ignite their curious minds is also open to the general public for the purpose of creating a scientifically aware community.

History/Journey
Astroport Founder Mr Sachin Bahmba, an Indian Born entrepreneur and philanthropist who successfully introduced the concept of Astronomy and space science into the Indian education system by developing the SPACE group, had a vision of developing the socio-economic situation of remote and underdeveloped areas where the light pollution is very less as compared to cities. So he came up with the idea of developing Astroport in these remote areas.

Space Group Developed the concept of ‘Astroport’ With such vast experience in the field, Space Group came up with the disruptive concept in tourism that provides Astronomy and space science hands-on experience to its visitors.

First Astroport was set up in Sariska in Alwar district, Rajasthan near the Sariska Tiger Reserve in 2015. Very soon this concept became a huge success and three more Astroport were developed in Rajasthan only. Very soon three more Astroports were developed, one in Karnataka and one in Madhya Pradesh and one Ramnagar, Uttarakhand.

Astroport helps in the socio-economic development of the country particularly rural zones by promoting astronomy and space experience-based tourism at exquisite locations in zones of low light pollution.

Locations/Presence
All the Astroports have strategically been developed at some of the darkest locations in India, faraway from the light pollution, in the lap of nature to ensure a mesmerising view for its visitors. After checking various parameters, a place is selected for developing Astroport. Astroport offers perfect skies for an enchanting show of nature.

We have 6 Astroport PAN India. Every Astroport has its unique excursions and a set of adventure activities combined with educational values. In terms of the faintest star that could be seen through the naked eye, each Astroport is given a specific magnitude rating.


 * Astroport Sariska, [Flagship Site] Rajasthan, India
 * Astroport Jaipur, [Lohagarh Fort Resort] Rajasthan, India
 * Astroport Ranthambore, [Treehouse - The Pugmark] Rajasthan, India
 * Astroport Kanha, [Camp Dev Vilas] Madhya Pradesh, India
 * Astroport Jog Falls, [The Thash Resort] Karnataka, India
 * Astroport Corbett, [Lohagarh Corbett Resort], Uttarakhand, India

Astronomy programs-
"Astroports are built to provide not only the comforts and facilities of a ‘conventional’ tourist destination but also lead to exploring and learning through well researched and well-presented programs/activities. We have designed the various Astronomy programmers for imparting the basic knowledge about astronomy and space science. Along with imparting the conceptual knowledge Astroport mainly focuses on giving hands on experience to its visitors."Astronomy Educational programmers are mainly divided into two categories


 * 1) Chandra - Evening Programmes - All the educational programmers which are conducted in the Evening at Astroport fall into this Category. Moon phase plays a very important role in Astronomy.
 * 2) Aditya - Morning Programmes


 * Deep Space Voyage
 * Trip to Luna
 * Cosmic Tools
 * Mobile Astronomer
 * Celestial Bonanza
 * Eyes On the Sky
 * Constellation Hunt
 * Sky and Maps
 * Moon Madness
 * Viewing the Sun Safely
 * Basics of Rocketry
 * DIY Solar Watch
 * Strolling through the Solar System
 * Measuring Earth
 * Ready to be an Astronaut
 * Ready to be an Astronaut

Education Camps-

 * Rocketry Development
 * Young Astronomer Camp
 * Telescope Making
 * Astrophotography Camp
 * Photonography - Light Painting Camp
 * Astrobiology Camps
 * Ideathons
 * Bird Watching Skill Training

Model for sustainable development
Astroport being an Astronomy and Space Experience centre is developed in the most underprivileged regions, far away from the light polluted cities to ensure the perfect dark sky for Astronomical observations. Development of Astroport in these underprivileged regions strengthened sustainable and socio-economic growth, created many job opportunities for the underprivileged community, spread social awareness, provided Research facilities to the School and college students, increased connectivity to these remote areas. All the Astroports are self sustained sites focusing on Organic farming, milk production, using rain water harvesting systems powered by the solar panels.

Astroports are built in areas that have no/less light pollution and thus these locations have less access to all resources. When an Astroport is built in such a location, it leads to the development of the entire region and provides employment and development for the people of the region. Along with Astronomy and space science Astroport also aims to empower the people of that region. Astroports in its larger view also aims at creating entrepreneurs in the field of astronomy.