"From the classroom to orbit": With the support of Ucom, "Cosmos 1.0" is being implemented in 15 schools in Armenia
29.06.2026,
15:05
Ucom and CIPR AeroSpace announce the launch of a new phase of collaboration aimed at developing space technology and engineering education in Armenia. By 2026, the "Cosmos 1.0" educational kit is planned to be implemented in 15 schools in Armenia, including seven in Yerevan and eight in the regions, according to the Ucom press service.
YEREVAN, June 29. /ARКА/. Ucom and CIPR AeroSpace announce the launch of a new phase of collaboration aimed at developing space technology and engineering education in Armenia. By 2026, the "Cosmos 1.0" educational kit is planned to be implemented in 15 schools in Armenia, including seven in Yerevan and eight in the regions, according to the Ucom press service.
"Cosmos 1.0" is a practical educational kit that allows schoolchildren to become familiar with the fundamentals of space technology not only in theory but also in practical applications. The kit allows students to work with a training satellite, ground station, and associated equipment, developing analytical thinking, technical understanding, and an engineering approach.
"For Ucom, the development of technological education is of strategic importance. We value initiatives that provide schoolchildren not only with knowledge but also with real-world, hands-on experience, helping them understand how modern technologies work. "Space 1.0" is precisely such a program: it makes space engineering more accessible, engaging, and applicable for Armenian schools," noted Ucom CEO Ralph Yirikian.
The "Space 1.0" educational kit provided to each school includes one training satellite, one ground station, one parachute, and two manuals. The program also includes teacher engagement and the necessary methodological support so that schools can use the kit long-term as a practical component of STEM education.
"Our goal is to make space education accessible to Armenian schools, starting at an age when children are just beginning to develop an interest in science and technology. "'Cosmos 1.0' is designed so that students not only learn about space and satellites but also can independently experiment, measure, analyze, and understand the technological process," noted Marie Hrachouhi Boghosyan, founder and director of CIPR AeroSpace.
The collaboration is based on the "From Classroom to Orbit" concept: it aims to bring real-world applications of space technology into the school environment and stimulate the development of future engineers, researchers, and innovators. Ucom particularly emphasizes the importance of engaging regional schools, ensuring the availability of innovative educational opportunities not only in the capital but also in various communities across Armenia. In 2025, a pilot version of the program was implemented in four schools in Yerevan and the regions.
"Cosmos 1.0" is a practical educational kit that allows schoolchildren to become familiar with the fundamentals of space technology not only in theory but also in practical applications. The kit allows students to work with a training satellite, ground station, and associated equipment, developing analytical thinking, technical understanding, and an engineering approach.
"For Ucom, the development of technological education is of strategic importance. We value initiatives that provide schoolchildren not only with knowledge but also with real-world, hands-on experience, helping them understand how modern technologies work. "Space 1.0" is precisely such a program: it makes space engineering more accessible, engaging, and applicable for Armenian schools," noted Ucom CEO Ralph Yirikian.
The "Space 1.0" educational kit provided to each school includes one training satellite, one ground station, one parachute, and two manuals. The program also includes teacher engagement and the necessary methodological support so that schools can use the kit long-term as a practical component of STEM education.
"Our goal is to make space education accessible to Armenian schools, starting at an age when children are just beginning to develop an interest in science and technology. "'Cosmos 1.0' is designed so that students not only learn about space and satellites but also can independently experiment, measure, analyze, and understand the technological process," noted Marie Hrachouhi Boghosyan, founder and director of CIPR AeroSpace.
The collaboration is based on the "From Classroom to Orbit" concept: it aims to bring real-world applications of space technology into the school environment and stimulate the development of future engineers, researchers, and innovators. Ucom particularly emphasizes the importance of engaging regional schools, ensuring the availability of innovative educational opportunities not only in the capital but also in various communities across Armenia. In 2025, a pilot version of the program was implemented in four schools in Yerevan and the regions.