# Welcome to IAC 2026

Welcome to the International Aerospace Camp 2026 in Moscow, Russia. Standing on a strong legacy of eight previous editions, this highly exclusive upcoming event is limited to **only 10 delegates.**

Led by Movsta, an aerospace venture recognized by Startup India and supported by ISRO’s IN-SPACe,the camp reflects India’s rising stature in the global space and technology landscape.

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Over the course of the 4 days of the program, delegates will gain **rare access** to Russia’s most iconic institutions that have shaped the history and future of aerospace exploration.

### **A. Inside GCTC: The World's Most Elite Cosmonaut Training Ground**

The Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC) stands among the world's most renowned astronaut and cosmonaut training facilities, where astronauts from NASA, JAXA, ESA, and ISRO undergo mission-specific training ahead of their International Space Station expeditions. Notably, all four Indian Gaganyatris trained at GCTC in preparation for the Axiom Mission and Gaganyaan Mission.

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As part of this program, selected delegates will gain hands-on exposure to all three core GCTC training modules:

* International Space Station (ISS) Module
* MIR Space Station Module
* Spacecraft Docking Module

### **B. Advanced Aerospace Simulations: From Fighter Jets to Spacecraft**

* Hands-on experience on a **6-DoF SU-30 MKI full-motion simulator**, exploring advanced fighter aircraft flight simulation.

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* Practical exposure to Satellite Mission Operations through Mission Control Center simulations at the Cosmos Pavilion
* Visit to the **Sputnix Mission Control Center**
* Visit to the **Sputnix Satellite Manufacturing Facility**
* Insight into satellite tracking, satellite operations, and spacecraft manufacturing processes through direct exposure to Sputnik's facilities

Delegates will exchange ideas with peers from different backgrounds, showcase India’s rich traditions and global values, and build friendships that transcend borders.&#x20;

This is a platform where **innovation meets heritage**, where participants learn not only to dream but also to represent their nation with **dignity and purpose**.

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As **Movstronauts**, you are more than delegates. You are part of a **rising constellation of young pioneers**, chosen to carry forward a legacy of exploration, responsibility, and vision.


# Camp Fees

All selected candidates are subject to a participation fee prior to joining the camp. This payment is required only if you get selected. The fee structure is detailed below:

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Approx Total Fees (Inclusive of Taxes)

## ₹2,95,999/-

(India Rupees Two Lakh Ninety-five Thousand Nine Hundred & Ninety-nine Only)

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**It includes:**

* Flight *(New Delhi to Moscow & Return)*
* Humanitarian visa
* Local Transport within Moscow
* On-Ground Support & Guide
* Accommodation
* Meals
* Gifts & Merchandises
* Visa and document processing Guidance

**Note:** International flights to Moscow will be booked from New Delhi. All selected candidates are required to report to New Delhi for departure.

P.S. The entire program will be conducted in accordance with Movsta's [**Terms & Conditions**](https://movsta.in/terms) and [**Refund Policy**](https://movsta.in/refund).


# Why to Attend?

The **International Aerospace Camp** offers delegates an immersive opportunity to experience human spaceflight, aerospace engineering, satellite operations, advanced flight simulation, and professional aerospace environments through direct exposure to facilities, technologies, and mission operations.

#### 01. EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO GCTC, STAR CITY

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* Gain **exclusive access to Star City**, Russia’s renowned cosmonaut training complex and a historic centre for human spaceflight training.
* Visit the **laboratory and training infrastructure of the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC)**.
* Discover the facilities, scientific methods, technologies, and training environments used in preparing cosmonauts for space missions.
* Gain insight into how training environments replicate the technical and operational conditions of space missions.

#### 02. EXPERIENCE ADVANCED FLIGHT SIMULATION

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* Get **hands-on experience with a 6-DoF SU-30 MKI full-motion simulator**.
* Explore advanced fighter aircraft flight simulation and experience the principles of high-performance aviation in an immersive environment.
* Gain practical exposure to **flight dynamics, aircraft systems, and simulator-based training**.

#### 03. DISCOVER SATELLITE MISSION OPERATIONS

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* Gain practical exposure to **satellite mission operations** through Mission Control Center simulations at the **Cosmos Pavilion**.
* Explore how spacecraft are monitored, controlled, and operated from the ground.
* Develop an understanding of **satellite tracking, telemetry, communications, and mission coordination**.
* Visit the **Sputnix Mission Control Center** and gain insight into real-world satellite operations.
* Gain direct exposure to the relationship between **satellite manufacturing, mission control, tracking, and in-orbit operations**.

#### 04. TRAVEL UNDER A HUMANITARIAN VISA

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* A Humanitarian visa reflects your visit as an officially recognized academic and scientific delegate rather than a standard tourist or business traveler.
* Adds notable value to your passport, formally documenting your participation and representation in recognized international endeavors.
* **Resume Enhancement:** Strengthens your credentials and helps your profile stand out during university admissions, scholarship evaluations, and job applications.
* **Competitive Academic and Career Edge:** Differentiates you from peers by showcasing verified involvement in high-level global initiatives and international collaboration.

#### 05. EARN OFFICIAL RECOGNITION

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* Upon successful participation, delegates will receive a **GCTC-Approved Certificate of Participation**.
* Delegates will also earn a place in the **Movsta's Hall of Fame**, recognizing their participation in this international aerospace experience.


# Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC)

Tucked away in Moscow’s legendary Star City, the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC) opens the gates to one of the most secure and storied enclaves in the world, where **cosmonauts and international astronauts prepare for humanity’s greatest journeys.**

Here, you gain the rare opportunity to meet Russian flight veterans alongside astronauts from NASA, ESA, JAXA, and CSA, each training for their next mission aboard the International Space Station and beyond.

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The journey continues through an extraordinary showcase of specialized spacesuits, pioneering scientific instruments, and aviation artifacts tracing humanity’s progress from the dawn of flight in 1909 to today’s cutting-edge technologies.&#x20;

Within these halls stand life-size replicas of Soyuz capsules, the Buran orbiter, TKS modules, and the iconic stations of Salyut, Mir, and the ISS, each symbolizing milestones in global space exploration.

Beyond the exhibits lie the medical observation clinic, advanced testing laboratories, and the very office once used by Yuri Gagarin himself, where the first human to orbit Earth dreamed of ventures that would change history forever.

### INDIA @ GCTC

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla piloted **Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4)**, which successfully launched on **25 June 2025** aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center.

He flew with Commander Peggy Whitson and mission specialists Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski and Tibor Kapu for an **18-day expedition** to the International Space Station.

Shukla underwent extensive training including systems and emergency protocolsand refined his skills with altitude and hypoxia drills, including time at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Moscow.

Our camp delegates enhanced their experience by getting their camp merchandise signed by Shux himself!

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His role in Ax-4 marks him as the **first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS**, and the second Indian overall to go into space. It also strengthens his position as the leading candidate for India’s future human spaceflight missions under the Gaganyaan programme.

Notably, GCTC is the same facility where Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to travel
&#x20;to space, underwent training in 1984. This historical connection underscores the
&#x20;longstanding collaboration between India and Russia in space exploration.


# Skolkovo Innovation Centre

The Skolkovo Innovation Center is often referred to as Russia’s equivalent of Silicon Valley due to its focus on fostering a vibrant ecosystem of innovation, technology development, and entrepreneurship.&#x20;

The center brings together startups, research institutions, universities, venture capital firms, and multinational corporations within a single integrated environment designed to accelerate the creation and commercialization of advanced technologies.&#x20;

Its mission is to strengthen Russia’s knowledge-based economy by supporting breakthrough innovations with global market potential.

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A key component of the Skolkovo ecosystem is its Technopark and the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech), a graduate research university established to promote world-class scientific research and technological innovation.&#x20;

Together, these institutions create opportunities for education, research, startup incubation, and industry collaboration, helping bridge the gap between academic discoveries and commercial applications.

The center has supported thousands of startups and innovative enterprises by offering grants, tax incentives, mentoring programs, investor connections, and opportunities for international expansion. Through these initiatives, Skolkovo has become one of the largest and most influential technology and innovation hubs in Russia and Eastern Europe.

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Beyond its role as a technology hub, Skolkovo was conceived as a modern innovation city, featuring research facilities, offices, educational institutions, residential areas, and public spaces within a sustainable urban environment.&#x20;

The project reflects a long-term vision of creating a community where scientists, entrepreneurs, students, and business leaders can live, work, collaborate, and develop next-generation technologies that address both national and global challenges.


# Represent India on Humanitarian Visa

A Humanitarian Visa is granted to individuals representing their nation on international platforms, particularly in diplomatic, cultural, scientific, and educational contexts. This category aligns closely with the nature and stature of the International Aerospace Camp.

Granted under special consideration, it reflects mutual respect between nations and enables participants to travel with official recognition for programs that serve broader humanitarian, academic, or societal objectives.

For delegates, instructors, and students attending the International Aerospace Camp, this visa ensures your legal status accurately reflects the collaborative nature of your visit.

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## 1. HOW IT DIFFERS FROM OTHER VISAS

Unlike a **Tourist Visa** (which is strictly for leisure and sightseeing) or a **Business Visa** (intended for commercial negotiations and corporate activities), the Humanitarian Visa is specifically granted to individuals representing their nations, institutions, or organizations on international platforms.

Its legal scope directly covers visits aimed at establishing, renewing, or strengthening:

* Academic ties
* Cultural ties
* Socio-political ties
* Scientific-technical ties

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## 2. ALIGNMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE CAMP

The International Aerospace Camp operates as a hub for **global STEM diplomacy, aerospace education, and cross-cultural collaboration**.

The Humanitarian Visa is the appropriate category for this event because:

#### Scientific & Technical Focus

The camp involves academic lectures, scientific exchange, and technological education. Participants are engaging in collaborative learning, international relations and skill-building.

#### Institutional Invitation

Attendees are officially invited by a recognized Russian host organization fulfilling the strict requirements necessary for humanitarian and academic entry.

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## 3. KEY CHARACTERISTICS

#### National Representation

The humanitarian visa is often granted to individuals who represent their nation in international forums and programs.

#### Prestigious Credential

Holding a humanitarian visa adds significant value to your passport, reflecting your role in important international endeavors.

#### Resume Enhancement

Mentioning this prestigious visa on your resume will make your profile stand out during job applications, higher education admissions, or interviews for jobs and internships.

#### Competitive Edge

This visa demonstrates your involvement in significant global initiatives, giving you a competitive edge over other candidates in your professional and academic pursuits.

#### Career Advancement

This experience and certification will greatly enhance your resume, providing a unique edge in job applications, higher education pursuits, and internship opportunities.


# Selection Criteria

The International Aerospace Camp is designed for students, young professionals, researchers, innovators, and aspiring aerospace enthusiasts who demonstrate genuine interest in **space, aviation, science, technology, and international learning**.

As the program involves international travel, specialised experiences, institutional visits, and participation in a curated cohort, every application is reviewed carefully.

#### Selection Criteria

Our selection team may consider:

* **Resume / Profile:** Your academic, professional, or extracurricular background.
* **Educational Background:** Your field of study and areas of interest.
* **Application Responses:** The quality, authenticity and thoughtfulness of your answers.
* **Motivation:** Your genuine interest in aerospace, space technology, and the purpose of the program.
* **Overall Application:** Other relevant information and details submitted during the application.

Selection is based on the application as a whole rather than on a single factor.

#### Official Selection

Submitting a final-round application **does not guarantee selection**.

* Your application will undergo review by the selection team.
* You must wait for an official E-Mail confirmation from the Movsta team.
* Only an official selection communication confirms your participation.

#### Audio Interview

In certain cases, the selection team may require additional clarification regarding your application.

* You may be contacted for a **recorded audio interview within 24 hours** of your final-round submission.
* Questions may cover your motivation, background, interests, expectations, or information provided in your application.
* The purpose is to better understand your application where written information requires additional context.

**The audio interview is not mandatory for every applicant.** It may be requested only in specific cases as part of the evaluation process.

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## APPLY IF

You should consider applying if:

* **You are genuinely passionate** about aerospace, space technology, aviation, science, or related fields.
* **You are curious and willing to learn** beyond a conventional classroom environment.
* **You have carefully reviewed** the complete program details, itinerary, costs, benefits, inclusions, exclusions, and requirements.
* **You understand the commitment** involved in an international educational program.
* **You are fully prepared** to participate if selected.

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## DO NOT APPLY IF

Please do not apply if:

* **Your primary objective is tourism** rather than education and aerospace learning.
* **You are uncertain about participating** or have significant doubts about your commitment.
* **You have not reviewed the complete costs** and financial requirements.
* **You have not reviewed the program requirements**, travel documentation, timelines, and other important information.
* **You are applying without genuine interest** in the purpose and nature of the program.


# Hall of Fame

The International Aerospace Camp Hall of Fame celebrates the remarkable journey of 70+ delegates who have been part of this extraordinary experience.

It is a growing legacy of **Movstronauts** who have explored the world of aerospace, experienced professional space and aviation training environments, and represented their aspirations on an international platform.&#x20;

Explore our [**delegate gallery**](https://movsta.in/gallery) **&** [**alumni community,**](https://movsta.in/alumni) to discover the people, moments, stories, and memories that define the International Aerospace Camp.&#x20;

### Movstronauts Diary

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# Contact Us

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**International Aerospace Camp Team**

Department of Space & Aviation

International Relations Office

<dsa@movsta.in>

+91 81180 85656 (Call/WhatsApp)

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