Vikrant Narang

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Astronomy Educator at Heart @
Vikrant Narang's Location
West Delhi, Delhi, India, India
About Vikrant Narang

Vikrant Narang is a Astronomy Educator at Heart at SPACE. He is proficient in English and Hindi. Colleagues describe him as "Vikrant was a fantastic addition to the SGAC Asia-Pacific Team as a National Point of Contact for India. His professionalism, proactive attitude and vast networks have proved invaluable to the success of SGAC and other youth groups engaged in astronomy and space. Vikrant is collaborative, knows when he needs to roll up his sleeves and will be a great asset to any team he works with in the future."

Vikrant Narang's Current Company Details
SPACE

Space

Astronomy Educator at Heart
Vikrant Narang Work Experience Details
  • Space
    Chief Technology Officer
    Space Jan 2019 - Present
  • Space
    Senior Educator
    Space Oct 2016 - Dec 2018
  • Astro Tourism India Pvt. Ltd.
    Senior Educator
    Astro Tourism India Pvt. Ltd. Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
    Responsible for leading the outbound division of the company.Broad job responsibilities Include, conceptualization, development and implementation of packaged trips.
  • Space
    Assistant General Manager - Processes And Resource Development
    Space Nov 2013 - 2014
    New Delhi, New Delhi, In
    My key responsibilities include:* Training Resources* Developing Training Material and Processes
  • International Space University
    Student, Msc. In Space Management
    International Space University Aug 2012 - Nov 2013
    Illkirch Graffenstaden, Fr
    I have recently completed my academic requirement for a one year long masters program in an international and interdisciplinary environment. I had been involved in a student research team project proposing scenarios to explore Mars by landing humans on one of the Martian moon, taking advantage of technologies, including telerobotics, in order to prepare the foundation for a manned mission to the surface of the Red Planet. As a part of my individual project thesis, I prepared a business plan for flying commercial zero gravity parabolic flights in India and interned in Zero2Infinity, a Barcelona based startup in new space industry operation in the field of commercial human space travel.
  • Zero2Infinity Sl
    Intern
    Zero2Infinity Sl May 2013 - Aug 2013
    Barberà Del Vallès, Barcelona, Es
    Zero2Infinity SL is a Barcelona based startup in new space industry and is currently operational in commercial near space tourism, their flagship product, Bloon is expected to be operational from 2016, it will be a high altitude balloon capable of taking 4 human passengers, including 2 pilots on an unprecedented journey 36 km above our planet (in stratosphere) suspended in a pressurised pod (gondola) in a shirt sleeve environment and providing an enjoyable view of our planet. I have worked in this highly challenging and international environment. My responsibilities included working on certain aspects of Innovation related to their product and doing business case research on starting Bloon launching bases in India.
  • Gnomon Education Services Pvt. Ltd.
    Head, Product Research And Business Development (On Deputation With Space Group India)
    Gnomon Education Services Pvt. Ltd. Feb 2005 - Feb 2012
    SPACE is a young dynamic company in India, developing innovative and exciting hands-on astronomy education and astronomy and space related travel services.As a part of the company almost since its inception, I have had an opportunity to grow within the company from the modest position of an educator to scientific officer and finally my last role. My responsibilities and accomplishments have included: * Market research and supporting business expansion.* Development of astronomy and space education related products and services.* Development of training modules for new products and conducting training.* Popularising space and astronomy in India through television, articles, site visits.* Directly inspired and fostered over 5000 middle students into developing careers astronomy and space.
  • Space Generation Advisory Council
    National Point Of Contact For India
    Space Generation Advisory Council 2007 - 2009
    Vienna, Vienna, At
    The Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) in support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications is a non-governmental organisation and professional network which "aims to bring the views of students and young space professionals to the United Nations (UN), space industry and other organisations".My responsibilities:* Spreading the word about SGAC and helping space education and outreach in India in the name of SGAC* Acting as a communication channel between young professionals and university students in India.* Connecting SGAC with relevant space organisations in India* Preparing an annual report of India's youth and student space activities.
  • Space Generation Congress
    Delegate
    Space Generation Congress 2007 - 2007
    Space Generation Congress is a 3 day long annual event of the Space Generation Advisory Council, held in conjunction with the International Astronautical Conference. The event is attended by approximately 130 top university students and young professionals with a passion for space who are selected from among applicants from the Space Generation international network.I helped in developing ideas for promoting and conducting Yuri’s Night events - these events are held around the world in commemoration of April 12, 1961 to celebrate humanity’s past, present, and future in space.
  • Saitech Systems Pvt. Ltd.
    Network Facility Manager (On Deputation With Indian Agricultural Research Insitute)
    Saitech Systems Pvt. Ltd. Oct 2003 - Dec 2004
    * Administration of Linux based Mail, Proxy, Intranet servers* Administration of 2KM wide Local Area Network, Fibre optic backbone and 500 windows based nodes.

Vikrant Narang Education Details

  • International Space University
    International Space University
    Space Management
  • Indira Gandhi National Open University
    Indira Gandhi National Open University
    Computer Science

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Vikrant Narang's current role is Astronomy Educator at Heart.

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Vikrant Narang attended International Space University, Indira Gandhi National Open University.

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