IIT Roorkee launches Centre of Space Science & Technology with ISRO
This partnership will create new opportunities for research and development, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and contribute to India’s space industry’s growth
The Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space (Govt. of India), S. Somanath inaugurated the Center for Space Science and Technology. S. Somanath, interacted with research scholars and Faculty Members during the poster presentation and discussed the 21 ongoing projects activities under ISRO-IITR Space Technology Cell.
Chairman ISRO emphasized “the need for research scholars and faculty members to work on various opportunities available in the space sector, which would prove fruitful for various applications, businesses, and diverse benefits from this sector.”
He urged them to focus on applications with the ability to manufacture and startups, in line with the "Make in India" initiative. He also highlighted the importance of the space policy of 2023, which aims to expand the academic reach and grow the economy while making space activity more accessible to the common people. He encouraged the audience to work for the entire ecosystem and make use of the various opportunities available in the space sector.”
Prof. K. K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, said: “The inauguration of the Center for Space Science & Technology and ISRO-IITR Space Technology Cell is an important milestone in the journey towards a strong and fruitful partnership between communities that share a passion for learning and for the advancement in the field of space science and technology.”
This partnership will create new opportunities for research and development, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and contribute to India’s space industry’s growth. With the support of ISRO and IIT Roorkee, the centre is expected to emerge as a hub for cutting-edge research, development, and innovation in space science and technology.
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