ISRO-START Nodal Centre

ISRO-START Programme

๐Ÿ“… Launched on: May 2, 2023

Empowering Future Space Scientists & Technologists

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has introduced the Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START) programme to create awareness and inspire students to pursue careers in space science and technology.

This online training programme is designed for postgraduate and final-year undergraduate students in physical sciences and technology, covering fundamental topics in space science, research methodologies, and India’s contributions to space exploration.

๐ŸŒ Website: Jigyasa IIRS START
๐ŸŽ“ Mode: Online via ISRO E-CLASS with an offline final exam at ISRO-START Nodal Centre, The Cochin College
๐Ÿ’ฐ Fee: Free of Cost


๐Ÿš€ Join us in shaping India’s future in space exploration!

๐Ÿ“ฉ For more details, contact:
๐Ÿ“ The Cochin College – ISRO START Nodal Centre
๐Ÿ“ง Email: paulbert@thecochincollege.edu.in

The Cochin College is proud to be an ISRO-START Nodal Centre since 2023. As one of the selected institutions nationwide, we have successfully completed two seasons of the START programme, and Season 3 is currently ongoing.

Programme Coordinators at The Cochin College

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Dr. Paulbert Thomas โ€“ Coordinator, ISRO-START Nodal Centre (๐Ÿ“ž 9496827278)
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Dr. Sathyanarayanan K. โ€“ Assistant Coordinator, ISRO-START Nodal Centre (๐Ÿ“ž 9447217985)

Through START at The Cochin College, students get direct access to expert lectures from ISRO scientists, hands-on exposure to the latest developments in space science, and certification from ISRO upon completion.

๐Ÿ“… Programme Duration:

  • Season 1: April – May 2023
  • Season 2: April 24 – May 10, 2024
  • Season 3: January 9 – January 29, 2025 (Ongoing)

๐ŸŽฏ Objectives

  • Introduce students to the fundamentals of space science and technology
  • Provide insights into Indiaโ€™s space exploration missions
  • Highlight research opportunities in space science
  • Encourage students to pursue careers in ISRO and space research institutions

๐Ÿ“š Topics Covered

  • Astronomy & Astrophysics ๐ŸŒŒ
  • Heliophysics & Sun-Earth Interaction โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒ
  • Instrumentation & Space Technology ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿš€
  • Earth Observation & Remote Sensing ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ›ฐ
  • Mission Design & Space Engineering ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ”ง
  • Astrobiology & Search for Extraterrestrial Life ๐Ÿ›ธ๐Ÿงฌ

๐Ÿ“œ Expected Outcomes

โœ… Understanding the cross-disciplinary nature of space science
โœ… Awareness of Indiaโ€™s contributions to space exploration
โœ… Exposure to research facilities & opportunities in India
โœ… Encouragement to pursue careers in space technology

Who Can Apply?

๐ŸŽ“ Category 1: Postgraduate & final-year undergraduate students from nodal centres
๐ŸŽ“ Category 2: Individual participants interested in space science

๐Ÿ“Œ How to Register?
๐Ÿ”น Students from The Cochin College can register through the ISRO E-CLASS platform
๐Ÿ”น Others can participate via ISROโ€™s YouTube Channel: @edusat2004

๐Ÿ“ Certification:
โœ… Minimum 70% attendance required to appear for the exam
โœ… Merit Certificate awarded for 50%+ scores

๐Ÿ“ข Register Now for Season 3! (Registration Closed)
๐Ÿ“ Student Registration Link

Overview of Space Science and Technology (2023)

The first season of START covered a broad introduction to space science and technology, featuring expert-led sessions on:

  • Indiaโ€™s Space Exploration Endeavour
  • Remote Sensing & Earth Observation
  • The Sun & Solar System
  • Mission Design & Scientific Payloads
  • Cosmology & Exoplanets

๐Ÿ“„ View Full Season 1 Schedule: Download

Exploration of the Solar System (2024)

๐Ÿ“… Dates: April 24 – May 10, 2024
๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ Topics Covered in Season 2:
1๏ธโƒฃ Introduction to the Solar System & Its Formation
2๏ธโƒฃ The Sun: Our Star & Its Influence
3๏ธโƒฃ Earth & The Evolution of Life
4๏ธโƒฃ Exploration of the Moon & Terrestrial Planets
5๏ธโƒฃ Jupiter, Saturn & Other Gas Giants
6๏ธโƒฃ Moons, Comets, Asteroids & Meteorites
7๏ธโƒฃ Planetary Space Weather & Indian Lunar Missions
8๏ธโƒฃ Indiaโ€™s Aditya-L1 Solar Observatory
9๏ธโƒฃ Mission Operations & Scientific Payloads for Space Exploration

๐Ÿ“„ View Full Season 2 Schedule: Download

Future of Indiaโ€™s Space Exploration (2025)

๐Ÿ“… Dates: January 9 – January 29, 2025

๐ŸŒ  Key Topics in Season 3:

Indiaโ€™s Future Space Missions & Human Spaceflight

๐Ÿ”น Indiaโ€™s Space Science Exploration: Past, Present & Future
๐Ÿ”น Indiaโ€™s Own Space Station: The Bharatiya Antarish Station (BAS)
๐Ÿ”น Scientific Opportunities for Indian Astronauts on Lunar Surface
๐Ÿ”น Indiaโ€™s Venture into Heliophysics & Space Weather

Solar System & Space Science Research

๐Ÿ”น Towards a Better Understanding of the Sun-Earth Connection
๐Ÿ”น Future Directions in Space-Based Astronomy & Astrophysics
๐Ÿ”น Exploring Exoplanets & Ground Observatories in India
๐Ÿ”น Lagrange Points as Vantage Points for Space-Based Exploration

Technologies Enabling Future Space Exploration

๐Ÿ”น Launch Vehicles & Advanced Propulsion Systems
๐Ÿ”น Docking in Space: Technologies, Challenges & Possibilities
๐Ÿ”น Communication & Navigation for Interplanetary Missions
๐Ÿ”น Scientific Payloads & Space Robotics

Sustainable Space Exploration

๐Ÿ”น Building Structures on the Moon: Challenges & Possibilities
๐Ÿ”น In-Situ Resource Utilisation & Disruptive Space Technologies
๐Ÿ”น Challenges in the Archival & Analysis of Planetary Samples
๐Ÿ”น Planetary Protection: Do We Need New Rules for Future Missions?

๐Ÿ“„ View Full Season 3 Schedule: Download

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