VSSC and CSIR-IICT MoU on Eco-Friendly Blowing Agent
Why in the news
Two research bodies agreed to build a home-grown, environment-friendly chemical technology for advanced space applications. A separate fellowship in space biology was also announced.
Key facts
| Partner or programme | Role |
|---|---|
| VSSC (Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre), ISRO | MoU partner |
| CSIR-IICT (Indian Institute of Chemical Technology) | MoU partner |
| HSFC (ISRO) with SCTIMST | Launched first indigenous Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioastronautics |
- Technology: indigenous eco-friendly blowing agent for advanced space applications.
- Goal: lower reliance on imported fluorochemicals.
- Wider aim: strengthen strategic materials capability.
Exam angle
- MoU signatories: VSSC (ISRO) and CSIR-IICT.
- Material in focus: blowing agent replacing imported fluorochemicals.
- Fellowship: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioastronautics, called India’s first indigenous one.