Centre for Space Science and Technology - IIT Roorkee

16/10/2025

🚀 Honoured to Host a National Hero!

On the occasion of World Space Week 2025, we at the Centre for Space Science and Technology (CSST), IIT Roorkee, in collaboration with ISRO-IIT Roorkee Space Technology Cell, are immensely proud to welcome Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Astronaut at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), as the Guest of Honour. 🌌

📅 Date: 17th October 2025
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM onwards
📍 Venue: MAC Auditorium, IIT Roorkee

Group Captain Shukla’s journey — from defending the skies to preparing to explore space — is a shining inspiration for the youth and a proud testament to Atmanirbhar Bharat and India’s ambitious vision for “Mission 2047.” ✨

Join us as we delve into “The Road Map Towards Viksit Bharat”, celebrating innovation, resilience, and India's leap into the final frontier. 🌍🔭

21/08/2024

A momentous occasion unfolded as Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Kerala signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the commencement of an academic and research collaboration in the field of Space Science and Technology and its applications.

Representing IIT Roorkee, the signing ceremony took place in the presence of esteemed individuals including Prof. K. K. Pant, Director, Prof. Akshay Dvivedi, Dean SRIC, Prof. S. H. Upadhyay, Head, CSST and Joint Faculty Members of the Centre. Similarly, from IIST, Dr. S Unnikrishnan Nair, Director, VSSC & IIST (joined via online), and Prof. Kuruvilla Joseph, Outstanding Professor & Dean (SA, SW and OR), graced the occasion, signifying the commitment of both institutions to the collaborative endeavor.

24/06/2024

🎓✨ Grab the exciting opportunity to join the M.Tech program at Centre for Space Science and Technology (CSST), Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee..!!🌟 🚀

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10/06/2024

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), Department of Space, Government of India, Ahmedabad, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 6, 2024, for collaboration on promotional activities jointly for development and growth of Indian space ecosystems. The signing took place in the presence of Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman of IN-SPACe, Dr. Vinod Kumar, Director of IN-SPACe, Prof. Sanjay Upadhyay, Professor & Head, CSST, Dr. S. C. Sharma & Mr. Anil C. Mathur, Visiting Professors, CSST.

13/05/2024

Celebrating a year of exploration, innovation, and limitless possibilities! Join us as we mark the First Foundation Day of the Centre for Space Science and Technology (CSST) at IIT Roorkee. Here's to the stars and beyond! 🌟
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The video highlights the major activities the Centre for Space Science and Technology conducted at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee during the last...

16/04/2024

In a landmark collaboration, IIT Roorkee and BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram Limited have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signaling a fusion of academia and industry expertise. This collaborative effort signifies a significant stride towards fostering advanced research and education in the aerospace domain.

Representing IIT Roorkee, the signing ceremony took place in the presence of esteemed individuals, including Prof. K. K. Pant, Director IIT Roorkee, Prof. Naveen Kumar Navani, Dean of Academic Affairs, Dr. Sanjay Upadhyay, Head, Centre for Space Science and Technology, and Joint Faculty Members of the Centre for Space Science and Technology (CSST). Similarly, from BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram Limited, Dr. A. Joseph, MD, and Dr. Aniyan S., General Manager, graced the occasion, signifying the commitment of both institutions to the collaborative endeavor.

06/04/2024

It was great hosting Mr. Lochan Sehra, IAS, Joint Secretary, IN-SPACe at our lab (SMS-Lab) & Center for Space Science & Technology (CSST), IIT Roorkee.

Thank you sir for the visit and providing your valuable information.

28/03/2024

CSST, IIT Roorkee: Where the Sky is Not the Limit! 🌌🔬 Join us in the pursuit of cutting-edge opportunities in PhD (Space Science and Technology) 🚀🌟 ” .iitroorkee

21/03/2024

CSST, IIT Roorkee: Where the Sky is Not the Limit! 🌌🔬 Join us in the pursuit of cutting-edge opportunities in Mtech (Space Science and Technology) 🚀🌟 Sanjay Upadhyay Director IIT Roorkee

14/03/2024

csst_iitroorkee It was great pleasure and honoured to host CerAP2024 and chief guest of this function was Shri Somanath S, Secretary Department of Space & Chairman ISRO as part of 4th global ceramic leadership roundtable focusing on ceramics for the frontier sector at Centre for Space Science and Technology (CSST) Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.

11/03/2024

On March 11, 2024, a momentous occasion unfolded as Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and CSIR- NAL (National Aerospace Laboratories), Bangalore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the commencement of an academic collaboration in the field of Aerospace technology and its applications. This collaborative effort signifies a significant stride towards fostering advanced research and education in the Aerospace domain.

Representing IIT Roorkee, the signing ceremony took place in the presence of esteemed individuals including Prof. K. K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, Prof. Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Dean Academics, Prof. S. H. Upadhyay, Head of the Centre for Space Science and Technology; and Joint Faculty Members. Similarly, from CSIR-NAL, Dr. Abhay A. Pashilkar, Director, and Dr. Harish Barshilia, Head DTS, graced the occasion, signifying the commitment of both institutions to the collaborative endeavor.

This collaboration holds the promise of fostering innovation, pushing the boundaries of Aerospace research, and nurturing talent in the pursuit of excellence. With combined expertise and resources, the partnership is poised to make significant contributions to the advancement of Aerospace technology and its applications on a global scale.