National
Microgravity Research Programme
by
Indian Space
Research Organisation
The primary goal of the microgravity research programme is to develop better
understanding and where opportunity permits, generate
new knowledge about the processes taking place around us by performing
experiments under the microgravity conditions. Further, one likes to use this knowledge to develop new
technologies or improving the existing technologies for the betterment of
human life. The programme also should highlight the importance and
uniqueness of the space and aim at developing human resources and interests
in understanding and utilizing the space. To promote research in all the aspects of
utilisation of microgravity, Indian Space Research Organisation has
initiated a National Microgravity Programme. The programme will support
research proposal for ground-based experiments, modelling and proof of
concept experiments with potential
for space-based experiments. Two space
platforms will be available
for Indian researchers in near future. These are balloon drops
and Satellite re-entry vehicles. National
Microgravity Research Programme Office has been set up in the Department of
Metallurgy, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
and Prof. K. Chattopadhyay is the Programme
Coordinator.
© 2005 National Microgravity
Research Programme, India