Why is it in the news?
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announces Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START) – 2024.
More about the news
- START aims to attract undergraduate and postgraduate students to the fields of space science and technology by providing introductory-level online training.
- Scheduled during April-May 2024, the programme covers various domains of space science research including planetary science, astronomy, helio-physics, atmospheric science, and microgravity platforms.
- Post-graduate students and final year undergraduate students of physical sciences (Physics and Chemistry) and technology (e.g. Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical, etc.) from educational institutes/Universities/Colleges within India are eligible to apply.
