The Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs leads Department efforts to expand and strengthen the relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other countries.
The grant, offered by the U.S. Department of State’s Public Diplomacy Section in New Delhi, aims to establish the Space Experiential Learning Center (SELC) at the American Center New Delhi (ACND). This center is designed to be a state-of-the-art facility focused on space education and practical training. It will provide immersive experiences utilizing cutting-edge space equipment to educate and train 60 aspiring space enthusiasts across four cohorts. The program includes classroom sessions on space exploration and astronomy, supplemented by field visits to enhance learning. This initiative seeks to empower participants from diverse backgrounds with a comprehensive understanding of space science and technology over the course of approximately one year. Organizations interested in operating and demonstrating experiences at the SELC must comply with both U.S. and Indian technical and legal requirements.