Archive · 6 Aug 2025
ISRO Honors Scientist for Space-Grade Ceramic from Terracotta
A scientist named Dr. Palas Haldar was recognized by India's space agency, ISRO, for making special ceramic materials used in space missions.
He worked with potters in Asharikandi, a village known for its terracotta art, to discover how their clay could be used in space technology.
These ceramics are important because they protect spacecraft from extreme heat.
This shows that traditional knowledge can be combined with science to achieve great things.
ISRO honored Dr. Palas Haldar for developing space-grade ceramic materials from Asharikandi terracotta.
Haldar collaborated with Asharikandi artisans to explore the scientific potential of terracotta.
Ceramic materials are vital for space missions, especially in thermal shielding.
Haldar's work integrated glaze pottery techniques to elevate traditional terracotta for space tech.
This innovation highlights the potential of indigenous knowledge in scientific advancements.
- Who
- Dr. Palas Haldar and artisans of Asharikandi.
- What
- Dr. Palas Haldar was honored for transforming Asharikandi Terracotta into space-grade ceramic.
- When
- Between 2018 and 2021, the research took place.
- Where
- Asharikandi village in Assam.
- Why
- To develop ceramic materials for space missions.
- Scientist Honored
- Dr. Palas Haldar
- Organization
- ISRO
- Material Source
- Asharikandi Terracotta
- Collaboration
- Asharikandi Artisans
- Ceramic Function
- Thermal Shielding
- Director of NECARDO
- Binoy Bhattacharjee