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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee signed an MOU with The Indian
Space Research Organization of the Department of Space, Government of India,
Bengaluru to set up an ISRO-IITR Space Technology Cell (STC) at IIT Roorkee,
recognizing the need to strengthen their institutional interactions and thereby
enhance the scope of the activities pursued under STC commensurate with the
programmatic goals of ISRO.
The ISRO – IIT Roorkee Space Technology Cell shall pursue advanced research in the
areas of relevance to the future technological and programmatic needs of the
Indian Space Programme and shall devote its resources including human resources
to this effect. The activities of STC shall be directed to maximize the use of
the research potential, infrastructure, expertise and experience that already
exist in ISRO and IIT Roorkee. STC will consist of faculty members, visiting
scientists and experts, research personnel, technical, administrative and
support staff.
Present at the event, Prof. Ajit K Chaturvedi, Director,
IIT Roorkee said; “Association with ISRO in the form of a Space Technology Cell
is an important milestone for our Institute. We are delighted to collaborate
with ISRO and contribute to the prestigious space program of our country.”
Dr. P. V. Venkitakrishnan, Director, CPBO, ISRO HQ said “ We look forward to
work with IIT Roorkee and hope that students and faculty of the Institute will
develop scientific temper and generate interest in space research considering
that space technology has become an integral part of our life “.
IIT
Roorkee will be responsible for overall management of Space Technology Cell by
providing required infrastructure, administrative and other support.
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