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The S Ramakrishnan Centre was launched at IIT Madras on March 17, 2025.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (IIT) Madras have inaugurated the S Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence for Research in Fluid and Thermal Sciences. The centre is named in the honour of the late aerospace engineer and IIT Madras alumnus, Dr. S Ramakrishnan. The centre will focus on advancing thermal and fluid-related research for spacecraft and launch vehicle technology. The inauguration took place on March 17, 2025, with ISRO Chairman and Department of Space Secretary Dr V Narayanan leading the event. The facility will ISRO's research in spacecraft cooling systems, high-fidelity simulation, and training programs for its scientists.
As per IIT Madras will tly undertake research initiatives to develop thermal management solutions for space exploration. The new lab, housed within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, aims to provide a dedicated space for high-end research in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and propulsion cooling. Reports indicate that the collaboration will also involve knowledge-sharing sessions between ISRO scientists and IIT Madras faculty to advance innovations in cryogenic technology and space vehicle design.
In a spaceflight. He stated that only a few nations have achieved this capability, reinforcing India's position in advanced space technology. Reports also indicate that this research centre will future ISRO missions. This will be including reusable spacecraft, deep-space exploration, and interplanetary projects.
Alongside the research centre, IIT Madras has also inaugurated the Arcot Ramachandran Seminar Hall, named after the former institute director and noted heat transfer specialist. According to reports, this facility is expected to serve as a platform for academic discussions and interdisciplinary research. The collaboration between ISRO and IIT Madras will strengthen India's expertise in space thermal sciences and also benefit missions and technological advancements.
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