The establishment of Kalpana Chawla Center for Research in Space Science & Technology is a pivotal milestone for the students of Chandigarh University towards building new intellectual capabilities and strengthening our country's knowledge infrastructure and communication efficacy through the exploration of new frontiers in Space Science and Technology.
Chandigarh University is the first university in India to run real-time ground station operations from the Kalpana Chawla Center for Research in Space Science & Technology.
Chandigarh University aims to provide the best learning and growing opportunities to young and innovative minds with a platform where they can carve a niche for themselves. The state-of-the-art Center is an initiative to generate curiosity and inspiration in young minds for research on the future of humankind and will assist students to dive deeper into the knowledge of space science and elevate the space research technology of the country, developing national capacity in Enabling Technologies and promoting youth participation in space-related activities.
WCRC Partner Countries to Train Students on Satellite Design
Poland
Kuwait
Turkey
chile
Brazil
Nepal
Nigeria
Mongolia
Colombia
Zambia
Egypt
Kenya
Zimbabwe
Uganda
Thailand
Rwanda
Angola
Bhutan
Serbia
Ghana
Tunisia
Learning Outcomes for Students
Students gain experience of the complete process: defining the Mission, design, development/ constructing, programming, testing, launching, and analysis.
Acquired knowledge and experience as a precursor to application-based implementation to other projects stimulating students' critical and higher-order thinking skills.
Opportunities for existing/future students for "Learning by Doing" which is the Highest in RBT Level of Learning
Pedagogy- right from manufacturing, environmental testing, satellite integration, spaceport, launch vehicle, range, and spacecraft operations etc.
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CU-Technology Business Incubator
Chandigarh University focuses and promotes the culture of 'Creating Jobs', it stimulates and nurtures inquisitive minds to shape their ideas in actual businesses.
Technology Business Incubator (Govt. Supported and Recognized)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell (Govt. Supported)