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Welcome to StAnD

StAnD – StudenTs As plaNetary Defenders

An Erasmus+ KA220 project that will bring the exciting subject of Planetary Defence to schools in Europe.

Students will have the opportunity to achieve original discoveries regarding asteroids, meteors and meteorites by conducting real research in the classroom using StAnD’s tailor-made activities. These include meteor camera systems, micrometeorite collection kits, and asteroid search campaigns and follow-up observations. Teachers will receive training by participating in summer schools and enrolling massive open online courses.

This website will be continuously updated with project news and resources.

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Join the Project

Join StAnD and bring the subject of Planetary Defence to your School.

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Learn more about StAnD

Find out more about StAnD project on our About Page.

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Discover our Resources

Here you can find concepts, tools and materials developed by the project.

Highlights

StAnD Asteroid Search Campaigns

Join StAnD Asteroid Search Campaigns organised in collaboration with the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC).

StAnD Summer School 2025

Join us in Greece for the StAnD Summer School 2025!

News

Top Marks for 1st StAnD Asteroid Campaigns!

StAnD Asteroid campaigns are succeeding thanks to the dedication of students and educators!

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Asteroids…

Or almost everything! Are you itching to know more about these celestial visitors? The StAnD project is designed to answer all your questions! And it’s aimed at all STEM educators and their students, wherever they are.

German cameras in operation!

The first two of three meteor cameras in Germany were made operational in December!

STAND Summer School 2025

Join us in Greece for the StAnD Summer School 2025!
Dates: 6-11 July 2025
Venue: Golden Coast Hotel & Bungalows, Marathon, Greece.

Coming soon: Meteor Camera Kit!

What’s in the box? We’re proud to announce the imminent arrival of the Meteor Camera Kit, coming your way soon!

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS). Photo by: Teresa Direitinho

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) visible in the night sky

Great news for aspiring astronomers and planetary defenders! The spectacular comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is currently visible in our night sky.

StAnD featured at the European Researchers Night 2024

StAnD at the European Researchers Night

The StAnD project was featured at the European Researchers Night 2014 in Greece and Portugal.

AST 2024 PT5 approaching

The small asteroid 2024 PT5 will remain under the gravitational pull of our planet for two months before leaving. Unfortunately, it won’t be visible to the naked eye.

1st StAnD Asteroid Search Campaign to Start

We’re excited to announce the Asteroid Search Campaigns for StAnD.

Sneak Preview of the Micrometeorite Toolkit

During StAnD, students will have a chance to hunt for micrometeorites. Each participating school will receive a micrometeorite toolkit, like the one in this photo.

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