ISRO’s Space Science and Technology Awareness Trainings (START)

What’s in today’s article?

• Why in news?
• What is Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
• What is Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START)?

Why in news?

• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new introductory-level online training programme called Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START).

What is Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?

• About
  • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of India which is a major constituent of the Department of Space (DOS), Government of India.
  • ISRO was previously the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), set up by the Government of India in 1962.
  • ISRO was formed on August 15, 1969 and superseded INCOSPAR with an expanded role to harness space technology.
    • DOS was set up and ISRO was brought under DOS in 1972.
• Objective
  • The prime objective of ISRO is the development and application of space technology for various national needs.
• Headquarter and various centres
  • ISRO has its headquarters in Bengaluru.
  • Its activities are spread across various centres and units.
    • Launch Vehicles are built at VikramSarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram;
    • Satellites are designed and developed at U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengalure;
    • Integration and launching of satellites and launch vehicles are carried out from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota;
    • Development of liquid stages including cryogenic stage is carried out at Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Valiamala& Bengaluru;
    • Sensors for Communication and Remote Sensing satellites and application aspects of the space technology are taken up at Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad; and
    • Remote Sensing satellite data reception processing and dissemination is entrusted to National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad.

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What is Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START)?

• About
  • START program is aimed at post-graduate and final-year undergraduate students of physical sciences and technology.
  • The programme will cover various domains of space science, including Astronomy & Astrophysics, Heliophysics & Sun-Earth interaction, Instrumentation, and Aeronomy.
  • It will be delivered by the scientists from Indian academia and ISRO centres.
• Aim
  • The programme is part of ISRO’s efforts to enable Indian students to become professionals in space science and technology.
  • It is intended to provide students with an introductory-level training in space science and technology, giving them an overview of different facets of the field, research opportunities, and career options.
  • The training will also emphasize the cross-disciplinary nature of space science, giving students insights into how their individual aptitudes can be applied to the field.
• Benefits
  • The programme is expected to help build a human capacity that will lead space science and research in the future.
  • The student community will receive:
    • an overview of the different facets of space science and technology,
    • exposure to the research ongoing in different Indian institutes,
    • insight into how their individual aptitude would suit some of the facets of space science and technology,
  • Students will also get a chance to appreciate the cross-disciplinary nature of the subject, and accordingly choose their career path.

Q1) What is Space Application Centre of ISRO?

 The Space Applications Centre (SAC) is a major research and development center of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is responsible for developing satellite-based applications for communication, broadcasting, meteorology, remote sensing, and other space-based services. SAC has developed and launched a number of satellites including the INSAT series, IRS series, and the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).

Q2) What is a Remote Sensing satellite ?

A Remote Sensing satellite is a type of satellite that is specifically designed to gather information about the Earth’s surface and atmosphere from a distance. It captures data by using sensors that detect and measure the electromagnetic radiation reflected or emitted by the Earth’s surface. The data collected by remote sensing satellites can be used for a wide range of applications, including mapping, land-use planning, agriculture, environmental monitoring, disaster management, and natural resource management.

Source: ISRO to start online training programme for PG and final-year UG students | ISRO | ISRO | Economic Times