Archive · 6 Oct 2026
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.
JNTUA Vice-Chancellor Professor Hanchate Sudarsana Rao inaugurated Indian Space Week at SDSC-SHAR.
Rao praised India’s development into a global space leader.
He said space technology can support grassroots empowerment.
He highlighted artificial intelligence, quantum mechanics and advanced materials as important to future aerospace missions.
Rao urged universities to update curricula and encourage students ahead of milestones such as Gaganyaan.
- Who
- JNTUA Vice-Chancellor Professor Hanchate Sudarsana Rao
- What
- He inaugurated Indian Space Week and spoke about space technology, education and future missions.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Where
- SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota, India
- Why
- To mark Indian Space Week and encourage innovation and updated education for future aerospace missions.
- Event
- Indian Space Week inauguration
- Inaugurator
- Professor Hanchate Sudarsana Rao
- Position
- Vice-Chancellor of JNTUA
- Venue
- SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota
- Highlighted technologies
- Artificial intelligence, quantum mechanics and advanced materials
- Cited milestone
- Gaganyaan