IIT Madras and ISRO launch research centre for space

IIT Madras and ISRO have launched the Shri S. Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Science Research. This new facility will focus on heat transfer, cooling systems, and fluid dynamics, supporting India's space technology goals. The centre will enable collaboration between ISRO scientists and IIT Madras researchers. It aims to advance thermal management for spacecraft and launch vehicles, crucial for India's lunar, Mars, and deep-space missions. ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan highlighted India's achievements in cryogenic engine technology, noting three world records. The centre is expected to develop innovative solutions for thermal and cooling needs in space exploration over the next few years.