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About NSC
National Scpace Convention (NSC) – an immersive exploration of the frontiers of space! Organised by UPES, bringing together visionaries, experts, and enthusiasts in the aerospace industry for a dynamic exchange of ideas and insights.
The success of NSC 3.0 was a significant milestone, contributing substantial value to a diverse array of students and positively impacting UPES. Building upon this achievement, NSC 4.0 is aimed to elevate our aspirations even higher.
In NSC 4.0, we aspire to create an immersive and enlightening experience for all participants by meticulously crafting a diverse itinerary that unravels the intricacies of space exploration. From thought-provoking keynote sessions to interactive conference, captivating panel discussions, and futuristic exhibits, every facet of NSC 4.0 is designed to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos.
We invite you to join us on this transformative journey, where innovation, collaboration, and progress converge to shape the future of space exploration and industry.
About UPES
Established through the UPES Act, 2003, of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand, UPES is a top-ranked, UGC-recognised, private university. As per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, UPES has been ranked 46 among universities, with a rank of 28 in Law, 41 in Management, and a rank of 42 in Engineering. As per the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, UPES now stands in the 501-600 band globally and 7th in India, with a leap of over 300 ranks from 2024. In addition to this, the university has been ranked the No.1 private university in academic reputation in India by the QS World University Rankings 2025. It is among the top 2% of universities in the world.
UPES has also been accredited by NAAC with a grade ‘A’ and has received 5 stars on Employability (placements) by globally acclaimed QS Rating. The university has had 100% placements over the last five years. Forty-six (46) faculty members of UPES are among the world’s top 2% researchers as per Stanford University list.
UPES offers graduate and postgraduate programs through its seven schools: School of Advanced Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Design, School of Law, School of Business, School of Health Sciences & Technology, and School of Liberal Studies and Media with 16,000+ students and 1,500+ faculty and staff members.
About Mechanical Cluster
The Mechanical Cluster at UPES began with its flagship Automotive Design Engineering program in 2005 and has since evolved into a hub for cutting-edge specializations including thermal-fluid sciences, aerospace, manufacturing, materials, e-mobility, mechatronics, and robotics.
Established in 2006, the Aerospace Engineering program is a key contributor to aerospace education in India. Part of the School of Advanced Engineering fosters innovation, interdisciplinary learning, and research excellence.
With industry-aligned curricula, strong R&D focus, and partnerships with Airbus, Boeing, and ISRO, the department equips students for global careers in aviation, space, and defence. Programs are offered at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, with specialisations in Space Technology, Avionics, Defence Technology, CFD, and E-Mobility.
Infinity Space Club
Established in 2014, the Infinity Space Club is the pioneering Astronautical Society of the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES). Guided by a vision to promote scientific curiosity and interdisciplinary collaboration, the club serves as an official ISRO tutor and an AIAA student branch, striving to advance space literacy through its initiatives.
The club engages aspiring space enthusiasts through seminars, workshops, research projects, and practical events.
Call for Papers
We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the upcoming International Space Convention 2025, a premier technical event dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation, and collaboration in space and aerospace sciences.
Researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and students are invited to submit their original research work for presentation at the conference.
Registration and Paper Submission
All participants are required to register via the provided link or by scanning the QR code to attend or present a paper at the conference. Prospective authors should submit an extended abstract following the prescribed template. Authors must ensure that their submission is unpublished and not under review elsewhere. All the submissions will undergo a plagiarism check and a peer review process. Authors will receive the review report and paper acceptance notification via email.
Selected high-quality papers will be invited to submit full-length manuscripts for publication in SCI/Scopus-indexed journals (Article Publishing Charges may apply).
Conference Themes
We invite original works in the following domains (but not limited to):
Aviation Safety & Environment
Air safety, airworthiness standards, environmental aspects in aviation, application of renewable energy in Aerospace.
Aerodynamics, Fluid & Thermal Sciences
Studies in Aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, wind tunnel experimentation, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Advanced Propulsion & Combustion
Innovations in Aerospace propulsion and combustion systems.
Space Systems & Exploration
Research in rocketry, avionics, space technology, and instrumentation.
Structural Integrity & Analysis
Developments in structural analysis and finite element methods.
Flight Dynamics & Control
Principles of flight mechanics, aircraft control systems, and stability.
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Airborne Defence Systems
Design and application of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), emerging aerial defence technologies.
AI/ML in Aerospace
Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Aerospace Engineering.
Aerospace Materials & Manufacturing
Advancements in Aerospace materials, composite structures, and manufacturing techniques.
Scientific Advisory Comittee
Technical Committee
Organising Committee
Committee Members
- Prof. Ajay Kumar
- Dr. Jitendra Yadav
- Dr. Roushan Kumar
- Dr. Donga Ramesh Kumar
- Dr. Rajesh Maithani
- Dr. Siddharth Jain
- Dr. Varun Pratap Singh
- Dr. Anil Kumar
- Dr. Ram Kunwer
- Dr. Prashant Shukla
- Dr. Sachin Sharma
- Dr. Ankit Nayak
- Dr. Bharat Ankur Dogra
- Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
- Ms. Garima Garg
- Dr. Naveen Kumar
- Dr. Piyush Gaur
- Dr. Subhankar Das
- Dr. Ram Krishna Shah
- Dr. Gurumayum Robert Kenedy
Event Partners
Important Dates
Deadline for extended abstract submission: August 30, 2025
Deadline for final submission (after review): October 10, 2025
Notification of acceptance: Before October 15, 2025
Deadline for Registration: November 07, 2025
Registration Fee Details
Participant’s category | Registration fee |
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Indian Students (UG/PG/PhD) | INR 5000 + GST 18% |
Faculty/Scientists/Industry Professional | INR 7000 + GST 18% |
International students | USD 215 |
International Faculty/Scientists | USD 215 |
Accompanying person | Accompanying person INR 3000 + GST 18% |
*50% waiver in registration fee for UPES faculty and students.
Sponsorships
Regular Plans
BENEFITS | PLATINUM 2,000 | GOLD 1.50,000 | SILVER 1,00,000 | BRONZE 75,000 |
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Company Video | 5 - minute video | 3 - minute video | 2 - minute video | - |
Branding | On all conference signage - website & onsite branding | |||
Kit Insert | 2 insert | 1 insert | 1 insert | - |
Adv. in Souvenir | 1 page | Half page | Half page | Any one (Half page) |
Writeup in Souvenir | 1 page | 1 page | Half page | |
Exhibition Space | 150 sq ft | 100 sq ft | 75 sq ft | 60 sq ft |
Delegates Registration | 15 | 12 | 9 | 7 |
Accommodation | 3 Room (2 Nights) | 2 Room (2 Nights) | 1 Room (2 Nights) | - |
Additional Plans
Conference Kit Sponsor - ₹ 1,00,000
9 complimentary delegate passes
Logo on the Kit
1 insert
Branding on website & onsite signages
Stall Space
INR 1,50,000
150 sq ft
3 complimentary delegate passes
Logo on website & Exhibition area
Mention in conference souvenir
INR 1,00,000
100 sq ft
2 complimentary delegate passes
Logo on website & Exhibition area
Mention in conference souvenir
INR 75,000
75 sq ft
1 complimentary delegate passes
Logo on website & Exhibition area
Mention in conference souvenir
Advertisement in Souvenir
Souvenir Back Cover - INR 25,000
Souvenir Front / Back Inside Cover – INR 15,000
Souvenir Inner – INR 10,000
* GST will be charged additionally on all sponsorship packages as per applicable rates.
For more Information regarding sponsorship, please contact-
Dr. Kumar Gaurav
Contacts
- nsc@ddn.upes.ac.in
- Prof. Om Prakash
omprakash@ddn.upes.ac.in
9984558667 - Dr. Harshit Shukla
harshit.shukla@ddn.upes.ac.in
9557630079
Acknowledgement
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.