Space Science Roadmap Formulation Meeting

2024-06-27

The Space Science Roadmap Formulation (SSRF) meeting, held at the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC)/ISRO in Bengaluru on April 22-23, 2024, gathered over 200 scientists to discuss India's future space science program. Organized by URSC and ISRO's Space Science program office, the meeting focused on six themes: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitation, Astrobiology, Heliophysics, Solar System Exploration, and Near-Earth Space Exploration. Key ISRO leaders and experts provided direction and insights, emphasizing collaboration with industries and engaging youth.

Plenary talks and focused discussions identified significant scientific problems for short-term (2030), mid-term (2031-2035), and long-term (2035-2045) exploration. Positive feedback highlighted the need to identify scientific overlaps and enhance capacity for the space science program's sustainability. The meeting's outcomes, to be documented and reviewed, aim to position India at the forefront of space science research and exploration.

Source: https://www.isro.gov.in/Space_Science_Roadmap_Formulation_meeting.html