As part of World Space Week 2026, the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Valiamala, hosted a Science and Technology Exposure Visit for students and volunteers from the Galileo Science Club, Tamil Nadu, on 01 October 2026. A total of 169 participants attended the programme.

The visit provided the participants with an opportunity to gain first-hand exposure to the academic, research, and technological environment at IIST. The programme included an interaction with Dr. Sandhya K. Y., Associate Dean – Outreach Activities, IIST, who briefed the participants on academic programmes and admission opportunities at IIST, career prospects in the space sector, and the academic and research ecosystem of the Institute.

As part of the visit, the participants also visited various research laboratories at IIST, where they interacted with faculty members and research scholars from different technical and scientific domains. These interactions provided insights into ongoing research activities and emerging technologies related to space science, aerospace engineering, and allied areas. The laboratory visits helped participants understand the practical applications of advanced technologies and the role of research and innovation in the space sector.

The exposure visit served as an informative and engaging platform for the students and volunteers to understand the opportunities available in space science and technology education, research, and careers, while providing them with valuable exposure to the academic and research environment at IIST.