Space science or Space Technology is the branch of science (or engineering) that deals with the study of the Universe, "excluding the Earth" and "outside the Earth's atmosphere". Originally, all of these fields were considered part of astronomy. However, in recent years the major sub-fields within astronomy, such as astrophysics, have grown so large that they are now considered separate fields on their own. The various sub-branches of Space Science are Astronomy, Astrophysics, Cosmology, Stellar Science and Planetary Science etc.
In India, the recently established institute - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) offers bachelors and masters programs in space science and related fields. Apart from IIST few other institutes including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) also offer specialization programs (M.Tech) in Space Technology, Astrophysics, Aerospace engineering etc.
Admission into Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is made on the basis of ranks obtained in the Joint entrance Examination conducted by IITs. All the candidates who are placed in the extended list of IIT JEE are eligible to apply in the first phase. The candidates who are qualified with an IIT JEE Rank will be eligible to apply in the second phase (after the completion of IIT seat counseling), provided they have not selected an IIT seat. A combined merit list, using the above, will be generated for counseling for admission.
The minimum education qualification for joining bachelor programs in Space Science at IIST is + 2 Science with Physics, Chemistry and Maths. For details about IITJEE, Click Here.
After completing a degree course in Mechanical Engineering from IIT, one can do Masters' in Space Science and Technology. One who has the desire to study further can pursue Ph.D.
Engineers with space science or technology qualification can be absorbed in Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) or can be employed with DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) or NAL (National Aeronautical Laboratories) etc.
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala E-Mail : iist@isro.gov.in Website : http://iist.ac.in Courses Offered : Bachelor of Technology with specialization in Avionics, and Aerospace Engineering (4 year), Integrated Masters in Applied Science (5 year)
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