Beyond astronauts and rockets: How Singapore is grooming its future space workforce

 Beyond astronauts and rockets: How Singapore is grooming its future space workforce

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/space-careers-talent-schools-students-satellites-6543061

SST Featured in Straits Times on 20 April 2026!

SST students to track satellites, explore space with new on-campus observatory and radio station

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/sst-students-to-track-satellites-explore-space-with-new-on-campus-observatory-and-radio-station

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20260421-8925186

SST is featured in Straits Times on 2 Feb 2026

 School of Science and Technology, Singapore (SST) and National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT)

The two academic institutions intend to expand their partnership to groom the next generation of space and science talent in Singapore. Initiatives include participation in teacher and student training in astronomy, access to NARIT’s robotic telescope for student research, and study visits by SST students to NARIT to build up regional talent in space-related knowledge.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/space-tech-specialisation-at-ngee-ann-poly-among-announcements-at-space-summit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZbw7YoAZyE 

Space Data Series Success 2025

Organized by Space Faculty and supported by OSTIn, the recent Space Data Series empowered 32 young innovators (ages 13–19) to tackle climate challenges using real satellite imagery.

The program kicked off from 3–5 November with intensive workshops and gamified missions. On 11 November, students gained exclusive industry insights during a visit to the NTU Satellite Research Centre. The series culminated in a competitive finale on 28 November, where participants showcased their data-driven solutions. Congratulations to all the students for unlocking the power of space data!

Astro Outreach at Bukit Batok East (8 Mar 2025)

On Saturday, 8 March 2025, twelve students from the SST Astronomy Club hosted a vibrant Sidewalk Astronomyoutreach event in collaboration with Bukit Batok East. Held at Canossian Missions (100 Jalan Merbok) from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, the session provided the local community with a hands-on introduction to stargazing. Our student volunteers facilitated telescope viewings and shared their astronomical knowledge, making the wonders of the night sky accessible to the public and fostering a deeper appreciation for space science within the neighborhood. 

Astro Outreach at Bukit Panjang (6 July 2025)

On 6 July 2025, twelve dedicated members of the SST Astronomy Club conducted an engaging public outreach programme at Bukit Panjang. Running from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, the event invited the local community to explore the wonders of the night sky. Through telescope demonstrations and expert sharing, our students successfully shared their passion for space science and provided the public with a unique opportunity for stargazing and celestial discovery.

 

AstroChallenge 2025

 Jointly organized by the Astronomical Societies of the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), AstroChallenge is a premier annual competition for Secondary School, Junior College, and Polytechnic students.

The competition aims to deepen astronomical knowledge and ignite a passion for the cosmos while fostering inter-school camaraderie. Participants are tested through a comprehensive syllabus that spans both theoretical concepts and practical observational astronomy.

The 21st Annual Singapore Astronomy Competition took place on June 4th, 6th, and 11th, 2025. The SST Astronomy Club was well-represented by five dedicated teams:

TEAM	NAMES	Class
1	CHEOK YING RUI	S2-01
1	CHUAH PIN JING	S2-01
1	YEO ZHI XIN , PIPER	S2-01
1	AURELIUS LI	S2-01
2	ZANDER CHOY KIT YU (CAI JIEYU)	S2-08
2	TEO YU JIE JORDAN	S2-09
2	TOH TECK MING	S2-09
2	VEGUS LIM ZEN KNG	S2-09
3	LEE XUAN QIANG	S2-03
3	YAN MOOK YONG BRIDGET	S2-10
3	YE TING ESTHER	S2-10
3	CHIEW LEUNG YIN	S2-01
4	SANGHAVI AYAN BOBBY	S3-01
4	EDRIC KOH YING ZE	S3-06
5	JAYDEN JAMES	S3-08
5	TOH HONG RUI, TREVOR (ZHUO HONGRUI)	S3-04
5	ALLEN JOEL GAN WEI EN	S3-07
5	CHONG EU BIN LUCAS	S3-08
5	TOH HONG RUI, TREVOR (ZHUO HONGRUI)	S3-04

Three of our students—Aurelius Li (S2-01), Chiew Leung Yin (S2-01), and Toh Hong Rui, Trevor (S3-04)—delivered an impressive performance, securing 5th position in the Team Round during the Grand Finals.