Indian Space Week Opens at Sriharikota Spaceport

Professor Hanchate Sudarsana Rao opened Indian Space Week at the Sriharikota space centre.

He said India has become a leader in space.

He explained that space technology can help people in everyday life.

He also pointed to artificial intelligence, quantum mechanics and new materials as tools for future space missions.

Rao said colleges should update what they teach.

He encouraged schools and universities not to keep engineering subjects too separate.

He asked students to look toward future missions such as Gaganyaan.

He described the spaceport as a sign of India’s own effort and scientific skill.