ISRO’s Space Science and Technology Awareness Trainings (START)
26-08-2023
12:29 PM
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- ISRO was formed on August 15, 1969 and superseded INCOSPAR with an expanded role to harness space technology.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.
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