India: Establishment of aerospace university

India's first aerospace university will officially go live next month to train experts for its satellite and missile programs.

Mr. GM Adhavan Nair, President of India's Space Research Agency (ISRO) - where the Academy of Space Science and Technology (IIST) was founded, said: 'The school will be opened in August.' In the first phase, it will operate at ISRO-Vikram Sarabhai's premier Space Center campus, which is responsible for providing adequate infrastructure for the school in a scenic location near Ponmudi. Kerala state capital for two years.

The academy will provide courses in space science and technology with the participation of a number of dedicated, dedicated experts.

ISRO will recruit about 150 students for the aerospace industry, applied electronics science, and space science in the first course.

Mr. Nair added that the idea of ​​establishing this academy stems from ISRO's lack of talented professionals for India's space programs.

Mr. G.Madhavan Nair, Chairman of the Space Research Agency
India (ISRO) - (Photo: hindu.com)