ISRO Launches Shri S Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence at IIT Madras for Advanced Space Research
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | ISRO Chairman V Narayanan launched a significant thermal research centre at IIT Madras. |
| Centre Name | Shri S Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Science Research |
| Location | IIT Madras, Department of Mechanical Engineering |
| Inaugurated by | ISRO Chairman V Narayanan |
| Primary Focus | Thermal management research for satellites and launch vehicles |
| Key Technologies | Micro heat pipes, vapour chambers, spray cooling, two-phase heat transfer devices |
| Collaboration | Collaboration between ISRO scientists and IIT Madras faculty |
| Impact on Space Missions | Improved satellite longevity, spacecraft safety, and success of deep-space missions |