Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO is organising a Workshop on Space Situational Awareness & Space Traffic Management (SSA & STM) meant for Indian students, researchers, and faculty members during October 12-14, 2023 at the ISRO Headquarters in Bengaluru.

SSA is the comprehensive knowledge of the Space environment, including the location, orbit, and function of all man-made objects in Space, as well as natural objects / phenomena such as Space weather, asteroids and comets. It is essential for preventing collisions between objects in Space and mitigating the effects of Space debris to support safe, stable and sustainable outer Space activities. STM is the process of ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all Space objects. STM includes the collection and analysis of SSA data, the development of collision avoidance procedures, and the implementation of those procedures. STM is also responsible for the safe disposal of Space debris.

SSA and STM are crucial aspects for undertaking Space-related activities by any responsible agency/company/start-up/university, etc. They involve human expertise and dedicated observational facilities such as radars, telescopes, and Space-based platforms for precise orbital information of Space objects and guidelines, both at national and international levels. ISRO has established “ISRO System for Safe and Sustainable Space Operations Management (IS4OM)” to provide services for safeguarding Indian Space assets.

While encouraging the involvement of private players in the Space sector, ISRO recognises the importance of generating expertise in these domains that in turn not only creates career opportunities but also ensures making Space a safer, more stable, and sustainable environment for future endeavours and hence this workshop is organised. The workshop will have expert technical talks from eminent ISRO scientists and interactive sessions with top-level scientists and engineers from various ISRO Centres.

B.E/B.Tech./M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc./PhD students/research scholars pursuing their courses in any areas related to Space-science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology from affiliated Indian institutes/universities and the faculty members of Indian academic institutes are invited to register & apply. The selection is based on academic performance and/or online quiz.

Registration closes on Aug 30, 2023. The results will be announced on September 12, 2023. Participants have to make their own arrangements for travel and stay.

Details and registration link: here