Applying To Space Camp

To apply for the ASEAN Space Camp, you must answer this question:

"How does astronomy play a significant part in your daily life?"

There are many examples of how studying astronomy/space affects us. Here are just some examples- remember, you might have many other ideas!

1) Communications

We use astronomy to launch satellites into space, which help us with many parts of our daily lives; without satellites, we wouldn't have cell phones, GPS, or satellite TV. Think how different our lives would be without this technology!

2) Our safety

If we study astronomy, we can know more about our universe and try to keep our planet safe.

For example, solar flares (energy released by the sun) can affect satellites and technology on earth. If we understand them better, we can do something to protect ourselves.

Similarly, comets or asteroids could end life on earth. Astronomy can help us find out more about these comets, and perhaps even save the Earth!

3) Life on Other Planets / Exploration

Humans like to explore and discover new places. We want to know more about our world...and beyond!

For example, we sent people to the Moon because we wanted to know more about it and see what it was like. The astronauts who went to the Moon didn't do it for money or fame, but because they wanted to see and explore a new world.

We also want to know if there is life on other planets. Astronomy can help us to answer one of the oldest questions in science: "Are we alone in the universe?". Astronomers are discovering more and more planets every year, and believe that some of these could have life.

4) Everyday technology 

Through astronomy and space exploration, we have invented many useful technologies. These can help us with our lives on earth.