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Chandigarh University, ISRO to host National Space Technology Conclave
A university in India is going to hold a big space meeting.
The meeting is called the National Space Technology Conclave.
It will take place on August 17 and 18.
The university is called Chandigarh University, and it is working with ISRO, India's space organization.
Many space scientists will come to the meeting to talk about new space technology.
A famous Indian astronaut named Shubhanshu Shukla will also come.
He went to the International Space Station in June 2025 and was the first Indian to do so.
The people at the meeting will also make a special plan called the 'Chandigarh University Declaration.'
This plan will help universities do more for India's space missions.
The goal is to train students so they can help India explore space in the future.
Chandigarh University's Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science and Technology will host the National Space Technology Conclave (NSTC) 2026 on August 17-18 at the university campus.
The two-day conclave is jointly organized with ISRO and the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Department of Space, Government of India.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station in June 2025, will attend as the Special Guest.
Around 30 space scientists and 10 CEOs and senior leaders from Indian space industries and start-ups are expected to participate.
The conclave will produce the 'Chandigarh University Declaration on Space Technology for Viksit Bharat 2047,' with its recommendations proposed to be shared with the Prime Minister's Office.
- Who
- Chandigarh University's Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science and Technology, ISRO, IIST, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, and about 30 space scientists plus 10 industry leaders.
- What
- India's first university-led National Space Technology Conclave (NSTC) 2026 focused on emerging space technologies.
- Where
- Chandigarh University campus, Punjab, India
- When
- August 17-18, 2026
- Why
- To discuss technologies for India's future space missions, strengthen university participation in the space programme, and support the Viksit Bharat vision.
Key facts
- Event
- National Space Technology Conclave (NSTC) 2026
- Dates
- August 17-18, 2026
- Location
- Chandigarh University campus, Punjab, India
- Organizers
- Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science and Technology, ISRO, IIST
- Theme
- Emerging Space Technologies for India's Future Space Missions
- Special Guest
- Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Ashoka Chakra
- Expected Participants
- 30 space scientists and 10 CEOs/senior industry leaders
- Key Outcome
- Chandigarh University Declaration on Space Technology for Viksit Bharat 2047
Quotes
Prof. (Dr) Eswar Sunkara
Senior Director, Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science and Technology, Chandigarh University
“For the first time, Chandigarh University is bringing together leading ISRO scientists, IIST, space agencies, astronauts and industry leaders on a common university platform to deliberate on what universities can contribute to India’s space technology journey. The Chandigarh University Declaration on Space Technology for Viksit Bharat 2047 will define the roles and responsibilities of Chandigarh University and other universities in supporting the national space vision. Our objective is to builda”
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