SHAR Deputy Director urges educational institutions to set up Space Cells on campus
ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre officials are encouraging educational institutions to establish 'Space Cells' to involve students in mini-satellite development. The initiative aims to foster scientific temper and interest in space exploration among the youth.
Why it matters
Engaging students in hands-on aerospace projects is a strategic effort to build a future talent pipeline for India's growing space sector and private startup ecosystem.
Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR-ISRO) Deputy Director P. Gopi Krishna has advocated that Space Cells be set up in educational institutions, involving students to design and develop mini-satellites. Such initiatives will help students develop an interest in space science, he said.
Addressing a gathering of students and academicians during the inaugural session of the World Space Week celebrations here on Thursday, Mr. Gopi Krishna stated that the private partners and startups were being encouraged to play their role in the space missions.
Mr. Gopi Krishna said that the ISRO had evolved to launch satellites weighing up to six tonnes.
SDSC-SHAR Scientist Leela Srinivas said that the space week would help promote space missions and improve scientific temper among students.
Rajamahendravaram Sub-Collector Subham Nokwal advised the students to draw inspiration from the space missions of the ISRO which began its journey six decades ago.
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