The "Big Challenges" scientific and technological program has concluded at the Sirius Educational Center in Sochi, Russia.
The event saw active participation from Moscow State University’s Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP MSU), represented by:
👨🏽🔬 Vladislav Osedlo, Head of the Radiation Monitoring Laboratory
👨🏽🔬 Ivan Zolotarev, Research Scientist
For three weeks, talented high school students from across Russia worked on cutting-edge projects proposed by leading scientific institutions and industrial partners. The "Space Technologies" track was supported by major industry players.
The event saw active participation from Moscow State University’s Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP MSU), represented by:
👨🏽🔬 Vladislav Osedlo, Head of the Radiation Monitoring Laboratory
👨🏽🔬 Ivan Zolotarev, Research Scientist
For three weeks, talented high school students from across Russia worked on cutting-edge projects proposed by leading scientific institutions and industrial partners. The "Space Technologies" track was supported by major industry players.
SINP MSU presented an ambitious orbital biolaboratory prototype designed to study the effects of space conditions on microorganisms. The device is set to be installed on the "Scorpion" satellite—a 16U CubeSat—and will analyze microbial behavior in microgravity and cosmic radiation.
Key Achievements of the Young Researchers
During the program, participants:
💫 Prepared Chlorella algae samples for space experiments
💫 Assembled a functional prototype of the biolab
💫 Tested and debugged the electronics
💫 Conducted fluorescence measurements of microorganisms in multiple modes
💫 Performed in-depth data analysis
Key Achievements of the Young Researchers
During the program, participants:
💫 Prepared Chlorella algae samples for space experiments
💫 Assembled a functional prototype of the biolab
💫 Tested and debugged the electronics
💫 Conducted fluorescence measurements of microorganisms in multiple modes
💫 Performed in-depth data analysis
On July 23, the students showcased their projects before a panel of top-tier experts from the space industry and academia, receiving high praise for their innovative solutions.
The following day, Sirius transformed into a giant space lab during the Project Festival, where teams presented their results across all 14 program tracks. A highlight was the meeting with Elena Shmeleva, Head of the "Talent and Success" Foundation, who explored the students’ breakthroughs firsthand.
The event was supported by:
Many participants expressed eagerness to continue their research, contributing to future experiments and data analysis.
"What we saw wasn’t just projects—it was the future of Russian space exploration," remarked Vladislav Osedlo. 🚀✨🏆
The following day, Sirius transformed into a giant space lab during the Project Festival, where teams presented their results across all 14 program tracks. A highlight was the meeting with Elena Shmeleva, Head of the "Talent and Success" Foundation, who explored the students’ breakthroughs firsthand.
The event was supported by:
Many participants expressed eagerness to continue their research, contributing to future experiments and data analysis.
"What we saw wasn’t just projects—it was the future of Russian space exploration," remarked Vladislav Osedlo. 🚀✨🏆
