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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - November 2017

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Dec 02, 2024

Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users' Conference (AOMSUC-14) New Delhi, India

The 14th Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users' Conference (AOMSUC-14) will be held from December 4-6, 2024, in New Delhi, India. The conference is hosted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences, and will feature high-quality oral and poster presentations, panel discussions, and a training workshop focused on applying current satellite data for meteorological and climatological applications.
The first AOMSUC was held in Beijing, China, in 2010. Since then, the conference has been hosted annually in various locations across Asia-Oceania. The AOMSUC has become a premier event for meteorologists, earth scientists, satellite operators, and students from across the region and the globe.

Nov 29, 2024

IIT Guwahati Hosts Nation's Largest Science Festival

The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024, India's largest science celebration, will take place at IIT Guwahati, Assam, from November 30 to December 3, 2024. Organised under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), with the National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) as the coordinating body, IISF promotes science-society engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration.
For the first time, this mega event is being hosted in North-east India.
The theme, "Transforming India into an S&T driven Global Manufacturing Hub," aligns with the government's vision of merging science, technology, and industrial growth to establish India as a global manufacturing leader.

Nov 27, 2024

ISRO Gets Government Approval for Venus Mission "Shukrayaan"

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) received approval from the Indian government for its upcoming Venus Orbiting Satellite mission, named Shukrayaan, which is slated for launch in 2028. This announcement was made by Nilesh Desai, Director of ISRO.

Nov 25, 2024

ISRO and ASA Join Hands for Gaganyaan Mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) entered into a significant collaboration with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) to support India's first crewed spaceflight program, Gaganyaan. The two space agencies signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) to enhance cooperation on crew and crew module recovery, which is crucial for the success of the Gaganyaan mission. This agreement will provide India with the necessary assistance to ensure the safe recovery of astronauts in the event of a contingency during the mission.
The agreement was signed by D K Singh, Director of ISRO's Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), in Bengaluru, and Jarrod Powell, General Manager of ASA's Space Capability Branch, in Canberra.

Nov 19, 2024

SpaceX Launches India's Communication Satellite GSAT-20

India's heavy communication satellite GSAT-20, weighing 4,700 kg, was launched from Cape Canaveral, USA, by Elon Musk's SpaceX. The satellite, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), will provide essential communication services, including internet connectivity to remote areas. This marks a significant milestone in India's space endeavours, as the satellite is too heavy for India's own launch vehicle, the LVM-3 "Bahubali." The satellite has an operational life of 14 years.

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