Space Science and Technology Awareness Training

Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START 2026)

INTRODUCTION :

ISRO has an active space science programme covering various domains including Planetary Science and Exploration, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Heliophysics (Sun–Earth interaction), Atmospheric Science and Microgravity research under the Human Space Programme.

ISRO encourages greater participation from academia for generating skilled human resources in space science and technology, expanding the mission data user base, and fostering student research participation.

The Science Programme Office, ISRO HQ in association with Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun is conducting the fourth edition of START 2026, an introductory level online training programme for UG and PG students of Science and Technology.

ISRO invites Expression of Interest from Educational Institutes / Universities / Colleges in India offering UG / PG courses in Physical Sciences and Technology to host START 2026.

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OBJECTIVES :

• To attract young students towards Space Science and Technology.
• To provide introductory training on various verticals of space science.
• To create awareness about the Indian Space Exploration Programme.
• To highlight research and career opportunities in space science.

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