Finally, an ISRO launch (PSLV-C52), new VSSC Director, Space Budget, New Launch Vehicle Startup EntherealX, Reliance Jio applies for SATCOM license, and more
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I like making exams fun. So this year, my Master's level students in Electromagnetic theory tried to work out if sound was really the only Rocky from @projecthailmary could "seen" - is Erid really too dark? @andyweirauthor did a great job of the physics!
Grad Students & Postdocs
🚀 NASA’s 2026 Planetary Science Summer School is open! Learn mission design goals, training objectives, eligibility, session dates, and how to apply. Register for the Mar 4 webinar (2:30–3:30 PM PT): https://t.co/lJjruuD2KT PLS RT
Advisors: Encourage planetary science graduate students and postdocs to apply to NASA’s 2026 Planetary Science Summer School. Explore learning goals, eligibility, session dates, and how to apply. Register for the Mar 4 webinar, 2:30 to 3:30 PM PT: https://t.co/lJjruuD2KT PLS RT
IMEx-2026:
ISRO–HSFC invites proposals for IMEx-2026 (Indian Microgravity Experiments-2026) from academia, start-ups, and industry.
Materials • Biology • Pharmacology • Fluid physics • In-space manufacturing • and more
Demonstrate scientific feasibility through a laboratory model; ISRO will provide mentoring, engineering support, and a structured pathway from ground demonstration to space flight.
Validated on Earth → terrestrial microgravity platforms → potential flight opportunity.
If your science demands microgravity, this is the opportunity.
🗓️ Proposal deadline: 28 Feb 2026
🔗AO & proposal format:
https://t.co/BmVtsv2BMT
I have seen so many posts quoting ex-chairman Dr. Somnath on why IITians don’t join ISRO. Wanted to provide my two cents on this very nuanced topic, which does not boil down to just salary.
https://t.co/IUE0GkntiB
@gareebscientist@Axiom_Space Still, why the hate? Even if we paid, we are gaining experience, and this has the potential to inspire so many more until Gaganyaan is operational!
https://t.co/vTgIRanj9Z
@gareebscientist The mission will also provide key learnings for flying (pilot) as well as our very own space station in the future. Both of which are not there in India rn.
Geopolitically, it is also very good to have joint missions with other space faring countries.
@gareebscientist I understand your lack of excitement. But it still needs to be shared with everyone because it is only the second Indian astronaut in space.
Kalpana Chawla's story ignited me to reach where I am, this being an Indian has even more possibilities for the young generation.
Enough talk. Time to do.
🚨Launching the G10 Fellowship.
Step 1 in our plan to build an Industrial India.
Deets:
1) 4 months (May-August), sitting in the cockpit of India's best deeptech start ups.
2) $5K Fellowship Stipend.
3) An insatiable urge to build and the courage to tolerate what comes when you do.
Who is it for:
1) Indians studying abroad. BS, MS & PhD.
3) Indians with admits to colleges abroad, willing to defer or give it up.
3) An MBA is the only disqualifier.
Our 10 Hosts:
@SkyrootA, RekiSe Marine, @PranosFusion, @PopVaxIndia, @PixxelSpace, @Digantarahq, @ati_motors, @AltCarbonIndia and 2 more coming soon :)
The best of the best are coming home, where are you?
Link below:
I had the honour to be the chief guest at the 60th convocation of IIM Ahmedabad where I did an executive development program during 2013. Chairman of the board of governors Sri. Pankaj Patel and Director Prof. Bharat Bhaskar were present.
#SomanathSpeak
The Planetary Science Summer School application period has opened. Application deadline date is March 18, 2025. Register here to attend the PSSS Pre-application Webinar on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:00 pm Pacific Time.
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On 26th September 2016, our first satellite 'Pratham' successfully reached space aboard PSLV C35.
Check out these blogs to dive into the story of the making and launching of Pratham: https://t.co/5VOmJXpLVE
https://t.co/MCEhoB0kgJ