Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Bennett University Accelerates India’s Private Space Sector Push
Bennett University is encouraging students to work in space technology.
During its Deeksharambh 2026 orientation program, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla launched a new group called the SpaceTech Venture Cohort.
He also introduced a guide called the Space Founders Manual.
Shukla had recently returned from a mission to the International Space Station.
He told new students to be strong when facing difficulties.
He also asked them to trust the preparation they receive.
Shukla said students have a role in helping India reach important space goals.
These goals include human spaceflight through Gagan Yaan and a planned manned landing on the Moon by 2040.
Indian astronaut and IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla inaugurated Bennett University’s SpaceTech Venture Cohort.
Shukla also unveiled the Space Founders Manual during the Deeksharambh 2026 orientation program.
Recently returned from a mission to the International Space Station, Shukla addressed the university’s freshers.
He urged students to value resilience, trust their preparation, and take responsibility for national goals.
The goals highlighted included the Gagan Yaan human spaceflight mission and a manned lunar landing by 2040.
- Who
- Bennett University and Indian astronaut and IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla.
- What
- The university launched its SpaceTech Venture Cohort and unveiled the Space Founders Manual during its orientation program.
- When
- During the recent Deeksharambh 2026 orientation program, after Shubhanshu Shukla’s return from his International Space Station mission.
- Where
- Bennett University; Shukna’s referenced mission took place at the International Space Station.
- Why
- To encourage students to contribute to India’s private space sector and national goals, including human spaceflight and a manned lunar landing by 2040.
- Institution
- Bennett University
- Program
- Deeksharambh 2026 orientation program
- Initiative
- SpaceTech Venture Cohort
- Publication
- Space Founders Manual
- Speaker
- Indian astronaut and IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
- National goals
- The Gagan Yaan human spaceflight mission and a manned lunar landing by 2040