ISRO Chairman Calls on IIT Students to Join India’s Space Programme

At the annual science and technology festival, Techfest, organized by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, S Somanath, the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), encouraged students to play an active role in India’s space endeavors and to consider joining the ISRO team.
During his speech, he discussed about the upcoming initiatives of ISRO, providing insights into future projects like the Gaganyaan human space flight programme, lunar exploration missions, and the ambitious goal of establishing a lunar-based economy—all set to be achieved by 2047.Additionally, he emphasised the upcoming launch of the ‘Bharat Antriksh Station’ (Indian Space Station) planned for 2035, with the initial phase set for 2028.
The chairman expressed ISRO’s interest in collaborating with various institutions in India, particularly in the fields of material science and robotics. He specifically urged IIT Bombay to contribute its expertise in robotic activities related to in-orbit services.
After his speech, the chairman addressed students’ questions, focusing on concerns about the attraction of lucrative international job opportunities. He shared an anecdote about his team visiting an IIT for engineer recruitment. During the presentation, upon revealing the salary structure, 60% of the candidates chose to leave.

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