S. Somanath, chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), on Friday emphasised the need for ISRO to strengthen its research and development (R&D) capabilities in the country’s changing space sector scenario.
Addressing the 11th convocation of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) here, Mr. Somanath said the IIST has an important role to play in making an R&D-oriented culture become the ‘‘dominant culture’‘ of the ISRO.
The IIST, which is into its 16th year, should become the ‘‘research canvas’‘ of the ISRO, with each ISRO centre transforming into a research facility for IIST students, he said. ‘‘The role of the IIST is no longer limited to giving education, but also to provide the support system for the emerging space sector in the country,’‘ Mr. Somanath said.
