The Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) has been designated as the Nodal Centre for the ‘Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START)‘ programme by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Key points
- The START programme is a brainchild of ISRO. The programme offers an introductory-level online training platform.
- Encompassing a vast spectrum of space science research areas, including planetary exploration, astronomy, heliophysics, atmospheric science, and microgravity research.
- This initiative aims to ignite the curiosity of aspiring scientists and engineers.
- Under the START programme, GUJCOST will host live classes, serving as the central hub for knowledge dissemination. The inaugural online programme is themed “Exploration of Solar System.”
