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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
- 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.'
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Sasthra Vedhi conference meet begins in Thiruvananthapuram
Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman S. Somanath will deliver the inaugural address at the two-day State conference of Sasthra Vedhi at Lenin Balavadi in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday (April 25, 2025). Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre director S. Unnikrishnan Nair will deliver the keynote address. Geevarghese Yohannan, chairman, MGM Institutions, the guest of honour, will honour the women's editorial board. Mr. Somanath and Mr. Unnikrishnan will give away prizes for the Sasthra Thallu science reel contest. Anoop Ambika, CEO, Kerala Startup Mission; K. Kurien Issac, vice president, Breakthrough Science Society, Kerala chapter; and G. Sajan, former chief of programmes, Doordarshan; Achuthsankar S. Nair, president, Sasthra Vedhi; and Bency Jerome, vice president, Sasthra Vedhi, will speak at the inaugural at 11.30 a.m. Speakers in the afternoon sessions include Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president K. Sudhakaran and Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan. The two-day event includes seminars, book releases, science reel screening, students' meet, release of science magazine and study report, leadership discussion, lectures, study tours, and cultural evenings. On Saturday, laser show and planetary show at the Kerala State Science and Technology Museum and visit to the VSSC are planned.
