Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) Thiruvananthapuram and Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Centre (AMTDC), Research Park, IIT Madras on 26 th September 2025 to enhance academic and resea Know More

explore avenues for collaborative research to advance national goals. Among the key themes identified, research on Sustainable Infrastructure on the Moon and Beyond emerged as a priority, along with other promising areas. Know More

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new book edited by Prof. Kuruvilla Joseph, Pro Vice-Chancellor, IIST. Know More

Prof. Kuruvilla Joseph, Pro Vice Chancellor, IIST, has been recognised in Stanford University's World Ranking of the Top 2% Scientists. He has nine books, more than 250 research papers in leading international journals and multiple patents to his credit. Know More

Ms. Amalu Shaji, a Research Scholar at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), has been awarded the Charles Wallace India Trust Short Term Research Grant. She is currently pursuing her research under the guidance of Dr. Gigy J. Know More

Delighted to share that Springer has announced the publication of the conference proceedings Advances in Aerospace and Energy, Volume I, edited by Dr. S. R. Shine (Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIST) and Dr. S. Know More

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is establishing Adi Karmayogi Student Chapters across India’s premier institutions, including IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, NITs, Central Universities, and other leading institutes. Know More

News in the Malayala Manorama newspaper on 15th September 2025, about the photographs of Lunar Eclipse captured at IIST by students Mr. Muhammad Rafi (PhD) and Mr. Paramveer Singh (2nd year B-Tech) Know More

Prof. B.S. Manoj, Professor, Department of Avionics, has been listed among the designated recipients of the National Award to Teachers 2025. Know More

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Interview with Prof. Dipankar Banerjee, Vice Chancellor, IIST, by Kerala DD News. Prof. Know More

Invited Talk by Prof. Dipankar Banerjee, Vice Chancellor, IIST Know More

IIST has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) on 18th August 2025, for the development of the Retarding Potential Analyzer for Venus (RPA-V) payload. Know More

Interview with Prof. Dipankar Banerjee, Vice Chancellor, IIST, who explains the pivotal role IIST plays in the space ecosystem. Know More

Prof. Kuruvilla Joseph, Pro Vice Chancellor, IIST, was honored to attend the 'At Home' reception hosted by the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi as part of the 79th Independence Day celebrations. Know More

Ms. Shreya Parvati, Research Scholar, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, has been invited as a special invitee to the Independence Day Parade, which is a testament to her remarkable work and dedication as a PM Yuva Fellowship recipient. Know More

IIST has signed an MoU with the Kerala Police Cyber Division on 13 th August 2025, to work together on drone security, spoofing, and radar related applications. Sri. Ankit Asokan IPS, Superintendent of Police and Prof. Know More

Ph. D thesis by Dr. Govind Kumar Sharma has been selected to receive the 2025 Carbon Journal Prize for “an outstanding Ph.D. thesis in carbon materials science and technology'. Govind Kumar Sharma received his Ph.D. Know More

IIST has been awarded the ‘Best University (National) Award as a part of Open Source GIS Day celebrations conducted at VMCC Main Auditorium, IIT Bombay on 17 July 2025. Know More

An international team led by astronomers from the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, India, have made a remarkable discovery. Know More