The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will set up a Regional Academic Center for Space (RAC-S) in the campus of Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi.
- IIT-BHU and ISRO have signed virtual MoU to set-up academic research center.
- The centre will carry advanced research in the Indian space programme,
What is Regional Academic Centre for Space (RAC-S)?
- Regional Academic Centre for Space (RAC-S) is a regional level new initiative to pursue advanced research in the areas of relevance to the future technological and programmatic needs of the Indian Space Programme and act as a facilitator for the promotion of space technology activities in the region.
- The selected institute for the establishment of RAC-S will coordinate the research activities and will act as the lead centre.
(Source: ISRO and Indian Express)
