AICTE Unveils Revolutionary Space Curriculum

AICTE Unveils Revolutionary Space Curriculum

Last Updated Sep - 10 - 2024, 07:59 PM | Source : Education Times | Visitors : 45

The AICTE introduces a minor in space technology in collaboration with IN-SPACe to address the rising demand for skilled professionals in India’s growing space
AICTE Unveils Revolutionary Space Curriculum

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has introduced a model curriculum for an undergraduate minor in space technology in response to the growing demand for workers in the space sector and the success of the Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) Chandrayaan 3 program.

The curriculum, which was created in partnership with the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), consists of six courses covering subjects like space economics, laws, policy, and benefits; spaceflight mechanics and attitude dynamics; spacecraft systems; and introduction to space technology.

India's space sector is set to become a hub for space commerce across multiple industries. In 2020, the sector was valued at $9.6 billion, contributing 2% of the global space economy, and is projected to grow to $13 billion by 2025, according to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Speaking to Education Times, Abhay Jere, vice chairman, AICTE, says, “India's growing focus on space technology requires a skilled workforce, especially from technical backgrounds. To address this, we have introduced a model curriculum for a minor degree in space technology. As students from various traditional engineering backgrounds will be able to opt for the minor, the curriculum will help them gain a multidisciplinary approach, improving their employability in various roles. For instance, a BTech student with knowledge of space data analytics – which is covered in the curriculum – will be well-suited for space market research roles.”

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