Jitendra Singh lays foundation for Rs 75 crore new facility at Indian Institute of Astrophysics

April 28, 2026 7:12 PM

Jitendra Singh lays foundation for Rs 75 crore new facility at Indian Institute of Astrophysics

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for a ₹75 crore state-of-the-art additional building at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bengaluru, marking a significant step toward strengthening India’s capabilities in astronomy and space science. The upcoming seven-storey facility, with a built-up area of nearly one lakh square feet, is expected to serve as a key scientific hub, supporting advanced research, modern laboratories, classrooms, and conference inf...

IIA marks 10 years of UVIT operations on AstroSat, showcasing India’s UV astronomy advancements

December 4, 2025 7:05 PM

IIA marks 10 years of UVIT operations on AstroSat, showcasing India’s UV astronomy advancements

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) on Thursday celebrated a decade of successful operation of the UltraViolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT), the primary payload aboard AstroSat, India’s first dedicated space observatory. To commemorate the milestone, IIA organised a one-day academic workshop in Bengaluru, reflecting on the instrument’s scientific achievements and outlining plans for future space-based UV missions. AstroSat, launched by ISRO on September 28, 2015, carries five scientific ...