Vikram Sarabhai Space Center Internship 2024 | Online Application for VSSC / ISRO Internship Scheme
About Vikram Sarabhai Space Center :
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is one of the primary facilities of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), focused on the design and development of space vehicles and rockets. Named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the founder of the Indian space program, it is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Established in the 1960s, VSSC plays a critical role in the development of India’s satellite launch vehicles, including the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
Key functions of VSSC include:
- Research and development of launch vehicle technology
- Propulsion, aerodynamics, avionics, and structural analysis for space missions
- Development of solid, liquid, and cryogenic propulsion systems
- Collaboration with other centers and organizations for satellite launches
VSSC has been instrumental in ISRO’s major missions, including Chandrayaan (India’s lunar exploration mission) and Mangalyaan (the Mars Orbiter Mission). The center continues to innovate in space technology, aiming to make India a global leader in space exploration.
About Internship :
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) offers internships to students pursuing degrees in science, engineering, and technology fields. The internships provide hands-on experience in the areas of space technology, satellite launch vehicles, propulsion systems, avionics, and other related fields. These internships offer an opportunity to work alongside experienced scientists and engineers on real-time projects, allowing students to gain valuable insights into space research and technology development.
Benefits of attending Internships at VSSC :
- Gain practical experience in advanced space technologies.
- Networking opportunities with leading space scientists and engineers.
- Exposure to the functioning of ISRO’s space missions and projects.
Elligibility :
- Eligibility for applying to Internship is an aggregate mark of minimum 60% or CGPA 6.32 on a scale of 10
- enrolled and pursuing courses as a regular on- campus student and completed the course on or after February 15, 2024 as a regular on- campus student
Who Can Apply for VSSC / ISRO Internship Scheme 2024 ?
- B.Tech(Aeronautical Engg., Aerospace Engg., Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engg., Applied Electronics Engg. , Chemical Engg., Civil Engg., Computer Science & Engg., Electrical & Electronics Engg, Electronics & Communication Engg., Electronics & Telecommunication Engg. , Engineering Physics, Industrial Engg., Instrumentation & Control Engg., Instrumentation Engg., Material Science & Engg. , Mechanical Engg., Metallurgical & Material Engg., Others, Polymer Science & Engg., Production Engg.)
- BE(Aeronautical Engg., Aerospace Engg., Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engg., Applied Electronics Engg. , Chemical Engg., Civil Engg., Computer Science & Engg., Electrical & Electronics Engg, Electronics & Communication Engg., Electronics & Telecommunication Engg. , Engineering Physics, Industrial Engg., Instrumentation & Control Engg., Instrumentation Engg., Material Science & Engg. , Mechanical Engg., Metallurgical & Material Engg., Others, Polymer Science & Engg., Production Engg.)
- BS-MS(Chemistry, Physics)
- BSc(Chemistry, Physics)
- Integrated MSc(Chemistry, Physics)
- Integrated MTech
- M.Tech
- ME
- MSc(Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science in Data Analytics, Computer Science in Data Science, Meteorology, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, Physics, Space Physics, Space Science & Technology)
- PhD programme(The PhD students should have completed their course work)
Minimum criteria for applying for internship at VSSC is given in table below
Course | Should have Completed | Aggregate mark of minimum 60 % or CGPA 6.32 on a scale of 10 |
BE/B Tech/B Sc (Phy/Chem)/ Integrated M Sc/BS-MS (Phy/Chem)/Integrated MTech | 4th semester | Marks upto Previous Semester |
ME/M Tech/M Sc | 1st semester | Mark of Qualifying Degree (BE/B.Tech/BSc) |
Ph D | Course work | Mark of Qualifying Degree (ME/M Tech/M Sc/BE/B Tech or equivalent) |
Duration :
The duration of the Internship will be minimum of 21 days and maximum of 45 days.
Stipend :
No stipend/remuneration/financial assistance will be given by VSSC/ISRO during the period of internship.