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The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
VSSC Director says ISRO is committed to sustainable space exploration practices
The progress made by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in developing eco-friendly launch vehicle systems reflects a strong commitment to sustainable space exploration practices, S. Unnikrishnan Nair, Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), has said. Dr. Nair was speaking after inaugurating a two-day national conference on Emerging Vistas in Chemical Engineering (EVINCE 2025), organised by the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE), Thiruvananthapuram chapter, here on Friday. Key role Emphasising the growing role of sustainable technologies in the space arena, he noted the advancements ISRO had made in developing eco-friendly systems using semi-cryogenic, cryogenic and Liquid Oxygen-Methane propellants. In this context, he also underscored the critical role of chemical engineering in India's technological advancement, particularly in the space sector. Presiding over the inaugural session, M.C. Dathan, Mentor (Science) to the Chief Minister of Kerala, and former VSSC director, said there was a need to place emphasis on sustainability and the principles of circular economy to develop innovative solutions for mitigating carbon footprint. Anirudha Bhalchandra Pandit, Vice-Chancellor of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai; C. Anandharamakrishnan, Director, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram; R Vijay, Director, International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI); and S.K. Manu, Deputy Director, VSSC, also spoke. Theme EVINCE 2025 is themed on 'The art and science of artificial intelligence and additive manufacturing for revolutionising the design and production of materials.'
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
A scaled-down rocket engine smaller than a ₹1 coin
A 3D-printed, scaled-down model of a liquid propulsion rocket engine placed on a ₹1 coin is among the draws at a small exhibition that has opened alongside the two-day national conference on Emerging Vistas in Chemical Engineering (EVINCE 2025) here in the city. The 3D-printed model is on display at the stall of Shree Rapid Technologies (SRT), Mumbai. The model has been created using a 3D printer of the U.S.-based Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), of which SRT is the general partner in India. BMF printers can print feature sizes as small two microns, an SRT official said. While the rocket engine model simply illustrates the capability of such 3D printers, small 3D printed parts actually find application in microelectromechanical and microfluidic systems. The two-day national conference, which is on at hotel Hyatt Regency, is being organised by the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE), Thiruvananthapuram chapter, and will conclude on Saturday.
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Advances in developing eco-friendly launch vehicle systems reflect ISRO's commitment to sustainable practices in space exploration: VSSC Director S. Unnikrishnan Nair
The progress made by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in developing eco-friendly launch vehicle systems reflects a strong commitment to sustainable space exploration practices, S. Unnikrishnan Nair, Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), has said. Dr. Nair was speaking after inaugurating a two-day national conference on Emerging Vistas in Chemical Engineering (EVINCE 2025), organised by the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE), Thiruvananthapuram chapter, here on Friday. Key role Emphasising the growing role of sustainable technologies in the space arena, he noted the advancements ISRO had made in developing eco-friendly systems using semi-cryogenic, cryogenic and Liquid Oxygen-Methane propellants. In this context, he also underscored the critical role of chemical engineering in India's technological advancement, particularly in the space sector. Presiding over the inaugural session, M.C. Dathan, Mentor (Science) to the Chief Minister of Kerala, and former VSSC director, said there was a need to place emphasis on sustainability and the principles of circular economy to develop innovative solutions for mitigating carbon footprint. Anirudha Bhalchandra Pandit, Vice-Chancellor of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai; C. Anandharamakrishnan, Director, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram; R Vijay, Director, International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI); and S.K. Manu, Deputy Director, VSSC, also spoke. Theme EVINCE 2025 is themed on 'The art and science of artificial intelligence and additive manufacturing for revolutionising the design and production of materials.'
