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MOU Signed between Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) & IIT Roorkee on ISRO-IIT Roorkee Space Technology Cell

Roorkee | Published : 15th  March  2019
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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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