The article examines the application of small spacecraft in the educational process of secondary schools. The experience of other countries in the field of STEM education is analyzed and compared with the opportunities and conditions for the use of small spacecraft in Kazakhstan. A content analysis of curricula, methodological materials, and educational projects has been conducted. The aim of the study is to explore the possibilities of integrating small spacecraft into the educational process to improve the quality of students’ learning. This approach will enable students to develop key STEM skills and gain practical experience in assembly, launch, and data analysis.

The authors argue that the use of small spacecraft in physics lessons at secondary school contributes to increasing students’ interest in STEM education and space engineering in general, fosters the development of practical skills and abilities, and prepares qualified specialists for the future space industry of Kazakhstan. In conclusion, it is emphasized that the application of educational small spacecraft in Kazakhstan has great potential and may become an important step toward the development of STEM education and the country’s space industry.