The introductory level course on “Overview of Space Science” through SWYAM portal is mainly meant for UG students. The topics of the course are thematically arranged to address different facets of space science and technology like Earth and Near-Earth Space, Solar System Exploration, Space Mission Design and Observations, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Cosmology, as well as technological aspects like accessing the space, space instrumentation, etc. In addition to these, there will be lectures on Indian space exploration programme and research opportunities in the fields of space science and technology. It is expected that, through this course, the students will also be aware of the Indian contributions to the domains of space science and exploration. The National Education Policy 2020 paves the way ahead for many young aspiring students to be equipped with the right skillset. The policy will lead to a renewed focus on every field and this form of education will help students to learn and grow holistically. Thus, students will be equipped with stronger knowledge base. Ample opportunities exist in space research and this course provide you the opportunities to groom as space scientists and technologists of excellence. Tthis course will sow the seed of preparing future leaders to take forward the country’s space exploration programme
Overview
Syllabus
Overview of Space Technology and Indian Space ProgramOverview of Astronomy and Space ScienceObservational Techniques for Space ScienceBasics of Astronomy & AstrophysicsBasics of astronomy & astrophysics- part 2Exoplanets and Earth-like ExoplanetsRockets to access the Near-Earth Space: Sounding Rockets & Launch VehiclesOverview of Spacecraft SystemsChemistry in Space TechnologyChemistry in Space ScienceSpace observations of Geosphere-Biosphere, atmosphere interactions and climateIntroduction to Cosmic RaysEarth’s Ionosphere, Magnetosphere, Sun-Earth interaction and Space WeatherEarth's magnetic field & GeospaceIntroduction to Remote Sensing of Earth and planetary bodiesSatellite Communication and Navigation technology and applicationsSpace Transportation SystemThe SunThe Solar System: Formation, evolution and the present stateScientific Payload development for Solar System ExplorationAtmospheres of Terrestrial Planets in the Solar SystemOrigin and Evolution of the MoonMinor Bodies in the Solar System – Asteroids, Comets and MeteorsMission Design for Space ExplorationIntroduction to Astrobiology and Search of Life Beyond EarthIntroduction to CosmologyOverview of Planetary GeoscienceSpace Technology for Societal ApplicationsResearch Opportunities in Space Science and TechnologiesOnline Satellite data repositories & learning ResourcesGeodata access from online data repositories and problem solving using GIS
Taught by
Dr. K. Praveen Kumar
