Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Space research institute in Thiruvananthapuram, India
The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is an academic institution for space research in Thiruvananthapuram, southern India. The campus sits at the foothills of the Sahyadri mountains and includes lecture halls, laboratories, and research buildings across a large site.
The Indian Space Research Organisation founded this university in 2007 as the first in Asia dedicated solely to space science education. Since then it has trained engineers and researchers who later work on national and international space projects.
Students participate in annual events like Conscientia for astronomy discussions and Dhanak for performing arts, fostering a dynamic educational environment.
Access to the campus is generally restricted to students, faculty, and authorized visitors. Those interested in seeing the grounds should arrange permission in advance or check for public events.
Students at this institution developed the VYOM sounding rocket, which in 2018 became the first student-built rocket launched in Asia. This flight marked a milestone for student-led space projects across the continent.
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