Lecture Series

Offline and Online Lectures from Distinguished Speakers in Astronomy, Astrophotonics, Radio Astronomy, Antennas

We target to engage our audience with the recent research and work being done in Astrophotonics, Radio-Astronomy and related domains under our Lecture series “Astrophotonics Recent Trends” and “Radio-Astronomy Recent Trends”.

We also organize “Pop Talk” which are lectures organized in popular topics in astronomy, with breathtaking talks, visuals, video playback sessions organized by passionate members of Astronova, it is a mini astronomy show for you at your University. Sign up with our Newsletter to be alerted whenever we begin registrations for the next event!

Upcoming Talk

Title: "Emerging Trends in Space Robotics: Catalyzing Lunar Habitation and India's Space Vision 2047"

Speaker: Mr. Ashutosh Mishra, Doctoral Researcher, Space Robotics Lab, Tohoku University

Date: 29th September (Sunday), 2024 (11:00 AM IST)

Abstract from Speaker: As we embark on a new era of space exploration, Space Robotics stands at the forefront of enabling ambitious missions such as lunar habitation and deep space exploration. This talk will delve into the latest trends and advancements in space robotics that are revolutionizing how we explore and interact with extraterrestrial environments. We will examine the technological innovations facilitating robotic autonomy, durability, and versatility in the harsh conditions of space. Special emphasis will be placed on India’s Vision 2047 for space, highlighting how emerging robotic technologies align with and propel the nation’s ambitions.

Speaker Bio: As a recipient of the prestigious Japanese MEXT Scholarship, Mr. Ashutosh Mishra is dedicated towards advancing research in Space Robotics. Alongside his doctoral studies, he serves as an Innovation Ambassador for the Ministry of Education’s Institution Innovation Council (MoE, IIC), promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among students and researchers. His current research focuses on the development of advanced robotic systems for space exploration, particularly working on the Japanese Govt. Moonshot Goal 3 program for “Self-Evolving AI Robot System for Lunar Exploration and Human Outpost Construction”.