Delhi-NCR, Feb 03: The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), in collaboration with the Times School of Media, Bennett University, has launched a short term course on Communication and Public Engagement in the Space Sector. The intensive, interdisciplinary programme is designed to address the growing need for informed, ethical, and strategic communication in the rapidly evolving global and Indian space ecosystem.
The course brings together practitioners from the space ecosystem, media professionals, and academic experts to offer a structured understanding of space communication, covering areas such as media engagement, crisis communication, digital storytelling, policy communication, and emerging trends including AI-driven journalism. The programme ensures alignment with national skill standards and industry requirements.
Commenting on the initiative, Dr. Vinod Kumar, Director, Promotion Directorate, IN-SPACe, “This course reflects IN-SPACe’s commitment to building skilled human capital that can bridge the gap between space science and society. Recognition under the NCVET framework ensures that the competencies developed through this programme are benchmarked to national standards, giving participants a meaningful advantage as India’s space sector continues to expand.”
The course will be led by experienced faculty and domain experts, with Mr. Gaurav Kumar, Assistant Director- PR, Promotion Directorate, IN-SPACe, serving as Course Director.
The course is open to academicians, industry professionals, graduates, researchers, journalists, and media practitioners interested in space communication and public engagement. Registrations are open until 18th February, and interested participants are encouraged to apply at the earliest.
