1. What’s SPL All About?
The Agnirva Space Premier League is a national-level student challenge where your team explores real science experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and presents their impact on space and life on Earth.
From growing plants in zero gravity to testing robotic assistants, the ISS is home to some of the coolest research happening above our heads. And now, it’s your turn to decode that science and tell its story.

 2. What’s the Goal?
Your mission is to:

• Pick a real ISS experiment

• Research its science and purpose

• Present its space relevance and Earth applications

• Use creative formats to make the science engaging
  This is a chance to build skills in science communication, teamwork, and storytelling—while exploring how space impacts everyday life.

3. Eligibility & Team Rules

• Teams of up to 5 members per team
   

• Cross-discipline teams encouraged (e.g., engineering, science, design, journalism)
   

• College students, high schoolers, and recent graduates can participate
   

• Each team may submit multiple entries
   

• Multiple teams from the same college are welcome
   

• All work must be original; cite every source

• All teams must join the Agnirva Space Premier League Group  to stay updated and ask questions
   

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Mandatory Submission Rules:

• All submissions must follow the official Agnirva SPL template or visual frame provided — non-compliant entries will be disqualified
   

• All final videos must be posted on your Instagram or LinkedIn, tagging @agnirvaspace on instagram or Agnirva.com space community on linkedin , and the link must be shared in the submission form — failing this will result in disqualification. Make sure each post is public and have tagged
   

• After choosing a topic, each team must share a teaser post on Instagram or LinkedIn with the correct tags and mention of @agnirvaspace on instagram or Agnirva.com space community on linkedin to be eligible

• All members must follow us on @agnirvaspace (Instagram) and Agnirva.com Space Community (LinkedIn)

 
 
 
4. How to Choose Your Experiment
The ISS has hosted thousands of research experiments over the years, covering areas such as biology, materials science, physics, medicine, agriculture, and robotics. Many of these projects are managed through the ISS National Lab or international space agency collaborations.
Here is how students can pick an experiment:

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1.      Browse Repositories:
    

   • ISS National Lab: Active Research – Offers a searchable catalog of experiments currently being conducted or recently completed aboard the ISS.
      

   • NASA ISS Research Site – Includes press releases, featured experiments, and educational materials.
      

2.      Choose an Area of Interest:
    

   • Life Sciences (e.g., immune response, cancer cell behavior, bone density loss)
      

   • Agriculture & Food (e.g., plant growth in microgravity, algae and fungi studies)
      

   • Physics & Materials (e.g., fluid dynamics, crystal formation, radiation shielding)
      

   • Technology Demonstrations (e.g., robotics, 3D printing, wearable devices)
      

3.      Sample ISS Experiments You Can Explore:

1. Veggie Plant Growth
Cultivating fresh vegetables in space
https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/1294.html

2.  Heart Cells in Space
Human heart cell behavior in microgravity
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/station-research-hearts-in-space

3. Cold Atom Lab
Quantum physics using ultra-cold atoms
https://coldatomlab.jpl.nasa.gov/

4. Biorisk
Bacterial resistance and biofilm formation in space
https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/180.html

5. MISSE (Materials on ISS Experiment)
Effects of space on advanced materials
https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/MISSE.html

6. BioNutrients
On-demand nutrient production using microbes
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/bionutrients-experiment-prepares-to-launch-to-space-station

7. Rodent Research
Bone and muscle loss in mice in microgravity
https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/1471.html

8. Astrobee Robots
Autonomous robotic assistants on ISS
https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/Astrobee.html

 

• Students may pick classic long-running experiments, recent breakthroughs, or new missions from any country or partner space agency as long as they are clearly associated with ISS.

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• Optional Sources for Deeper Exploration:

  • ESA ISS Research – For European-led ISS experiments
     

  • NASA Space Station Experiments Database – A technical deep-dive into archived and active experiments
     

  • ISS Instagram – Visual stories and updates from the space station
     

 
 
5. Deliverables
Each team must submit the following to qualify:

• Pre-recorded Video Presentation with Provided SPL Template/Frame

A 2–5 minute video that combines your team’s narration, visuals, and insights using the official SPL slide deck.
The video must present your chosen ISS experiment clearly and engagingly. Voice-over, on-screen narration, animations, or creative editing are welcome.

• You may reorder or remix the slides creatively to tell your story.
   

• Feel free to use animations, video inserts, or illustrations, as long as they are embedded within the official Agnirva SPL frame.
   

• Submissions that omit the template or do not maintain visible Agnirva branding throughout will be disqualified.

 
 
 
6. Recommended Slide Flow
 

1. Title & Team
Basic info: experiment name, team name, college

2. What is the ISS?
One-slide explainer of the ISS & why it matters

3. The Experiment We Chose
Overview of the experiment: goals, origin, who designed it

4. What Is Being Studied?
Simplified scientific focus (e.g. muscles, algae, brain)

5. Why It Matters in Space
How astronauts or missions benefit

6. Our Commentary
What we found interesting or confusing — your voice

7. Ideas for Future Use
Futuristic or real-world ideas: e.g., could algae feed villages?

8. Who Might Use This on Earth?
Health, education, environment, industry applications

9. What We’d Ask the Scientists
2–3 thoughtful questions or critique points

10. References & Acknowledgments
Credible sources, team credits, tools used

 

• Narration and Slides: English only
   

 
 
 
7. Submission Process

• All submissions must follow the official Agnirva SPL template or visual frame provided — non-compliant entries will be disqualified
   

• All final videos must be posted on your team’s Instagram or LinkedIn, tagging @agnirvaspace on instagram or Agnirva.com space community on linkedin , and the link must be shared in the submission form — failing this will result in disqualification
   

• After choosing a topic, each team must share a teaser post on Instagram or LinkedIn with the correct tags and mention of @agnirvaspace on instagram or Agnirva.com space community on linkedin to be eligible and use #SpacePremierLeague
   

 
 
8. Participation & Awards
All participants receive:

• Digital Participation Certificate
   

Award winners receive:

• Special Mention Certificate/ Coupons
   

• Social media shout-out on Agnirva Instagram & LinkedIn
   

Award Categories:

1. Best Science Communication
    

2. Outstanding Research Insight & Future Thinking
    

3. Best Earth-Application Insight
    

4. Outstanding Visual Explanation
    

5. Best Presentation Flow
    

6. Cinematic Storytelling Award
    

7. Mic Drop Moment Award
    

8. Space Meme or Humor Integration Award
    

9. Best Voice-over / Narration
    

10. Best Team Synergy
     

11. Quiet Genius Award
     

12. 3 AM Hustle Award
     

 
 
9. Resources

• ISS National Lab: https://issnationallab.org/
   

• NASA ISS Science: https://www.nasa.gov/iss-science
   

• Free Images: https://images.nasa.gov, https://esa.int/ESA_Multimedia
   

 
 
10. Code of Conduct
Be respectful, inclusive, and professional. Plagiarism, misuse of AI tools, or offensive content will lead to disqualification.
 
 
11. Contact
Email: space@agnirva.com
 
 
Aim high, reach orbit—good luck, SPL teams!