ISRO announced a new online training programme called space science and technology awareness training (START)

ISRO announced a new online training programme called space science and technology awareness training (START)

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Category : Defense Published on: May 10 2023

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  • The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new introductory-level online training programme called Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START). 
  • The programme is for both postgraduate and final-year undergraduate students of Physical Sciences and Technology. 
  • Academic institutions can submit applications for the programme through the Jigyasa portal on or before May 20.
  • The programme will cover various domains of Space Science, including Astronomy and Astrophysics, Heliophysics and Sun-Earth interaction, Instrumentation, and Aeronomy.
  • The programme is part of ISRO's efforts to enable Indian students to become professionals in space science and technology.
  • 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  • ISRO was formed on August 15, 1969 and superseded INCOSPAR with an expanded role to harness space technology.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.
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