# SHAR urges colleges to launch space research cells

> India's space agency deputy director calls for educational institutions to involve students in designing mini-satellites during World Space Week.
- Title: SHAR urges colleges to launch space research cells · The Hindu
- Summary: India's space agency deputy director calls for educational institutions to involve students in designing mini-satellites during World Space Week. Satish…
- Keywords: satish dhawan space centre, shar-isro, p. gopi krisha, space cells, mini-satellites, world space week, rajamahendravaram, space science education, news, politics, SHAR, urges
- Source: The Hindu — https://thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/shar-deputy-director-urges-educational-institutions-to-set-up-space-cells-on-campus/article71560669.ece
- Published: 2026-10-08T18:00:10+00:00
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- Topics: satish dhawan space centre, shar-isro, p. gopi krisha, space cells, mini-satellites, world space week, rajamahendravaram, space science education, news, politics
## Deputy director backs space cells in colleges
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Deputy Director P. Gopi Krishna has urged educational institutions to set up Space Cells involving students in designing and developing mini-satellites.
## Space cells build student interest in science
Such initiatives will help students develop an interest in space science, Gopi Krishna said during the inaugural session of World Space Week celebrations in Rajamahendravaram on Thursday.
## ISRO encourages private partners in space missions
Gopi Krishna stated that private partners and startups were being encouraged to play their role in space missions. ISRO has evolved to launch satellites weighing up to six tonnes.
## Space week promotes scientific temper among students
SDSC-SHAR Scientist Leela Srinivas said the space week would help promote space missions and improve scientific temper among students. Painting competition winners have been invited to visit SDSC in Sriharikota.
## Key takeaway

Satish Dhawan Space Centre Deputy Director P. Gopi Krishna urged educational institutions to set up Space Cells where students design and develop mini-satellites to build interest in space science.