ISRO Expanding Student Participation in Space Missions; 11 Student Satellites Launched with Mentorship and Launch Opportunities: Dr. Jitendra Singh

• ISRO, through IN-SPACe and the Astronautical Society of India (ASI), is institutionalising hands-on student participation in satellite design, fabrication and launch.
• 11 student satellites already launched; 17 student satellites/payloads authorised by IN-SPACe so far.
• Tested in UPSC as part of India's space sector reforms (2020 onwards) and the push to nurture a domestic NewSpace talent pipeline.