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."
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Chief Technology OfficerSpace Jan 2019 - Present
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Senior EducatorSpace Oct 2016 - Dec 2018
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Senior EducatorAstro Tourism India Pvt. Ltd. Sep 2015 - Sep 2016Responsible for leading the outbound division of the company.Broad job responsibilities Include, conceptualization, development and implementation of packaged trips.
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Assistant General Manager - Processes And Resource DevelopmentSpace Nov 2013 - 2014New Delhi, New Delhi, InMy key responsibilities include:* Training Resources* Developing Training Material and Processes -
Student, Msc. In Space ManagementInternational Space University Aug 2012 - Nov 2013Illkirch Graffenstaden, FrI 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. -
InternZero2Infinity Sl May 2013 - Aug 2013Barberà Del Vallès, Barcelona, EsZero2Infinity 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. -
Head, Product Research And Business Development (On Deputation With Space Group India)Gnomon Education Services Pvt. Ltd. Feb 2005 - Feb 2012SPACE 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.
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National Point Of Contact For IndiaSpace Generation Advisory Council 2007 - 2009Vienna, Vienna, AtThe 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. -
DelegateSpace Generation Congress 2007 - 2007Space 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.
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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
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International Space UniversitySpace Management -
Indira Gandhi National Open UniversityComputer 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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