Visit by IITK alumnus Rajiv Desai (July 2024)
Dr. Rajiv Desai, a distinguished alumnus of IIT Kanpur and a pioneer in robotics and AI, recently visited the Department of SPASE, IITK. He delivered an inspiring talk on the Mars Pathfinder mission, the scale and challenges, and the role of autonomous vehicles in space exploration. Dr. Desai also engaged with students, discussing his journey from IITK to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and his ventures in entrepreneurship in space technology. His visit provided invaluable insights into the future of space missions and the integration of AI and robotics in space exploration.
National Space Day celebration August 24, 2024
Extraterrestrial space captures the imagination and curiosity of students and citizens across India. To celebrate this shared fascination, the Department of Space, Planetary & Astronomical Sciences & Engineering (SPASE) and the Department of Aerospace Engineering at IIT Kanpur proudly hosted National Space Day on August 24, 2024.
This year’s celebration was particularly special as it marked the first anniversary of Chandrayaan 3’s historic Moon landing. The event explored the present and future of the Indian space program through expert discussions, hands-on activities, and engaging astronomy outreach. It was a day of learning, inspiration, and pride as we came together to honour India’s achievements in space and envision the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.
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11th International Workshop on Very High Energy Particle Astronomy (VHEPA 2024) 17 Oct - 19 Oct 2024.
