Celestial Hour
One hour. One astronomer. One universe to explore
A live webinar series for everyone who has ever looked up and wanted to know more, hosted by the people who do.
Jayant P. Joshi
Former Scientist/Engineer & Head, EPC & Tube Amplifier Division, Space Applications Centre, ISRO
Jayant P. Joshi is a highly accomplished space scientist with nearly four decades of experience at ISRO, contributing to over 25 satellite missions, from APPLE to the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan). He has led the design of 300+ high-reliability space hardware systems and held key leadership roles across major GSAT and INSAT missions.
A recipient of the ISRO Excellence Award, he has also represented ISRO internationally. Passionate about education, he has engaged with over 200,000 students through initiatives like YUVIKA, making space science accessible and inspiring for young minds.
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ISRO’s Glorious Journey to Space: From a Small Fishing Village to Moon, Mars and Beyond
From humble beginnings in a small fishing village to landmark missions reaching the Moon and Mars, ISRO’s journey is a story of vision, innovation, and perseverance. This talk will take you through the evolution of India’s space program, offering insights into key satellite missions, technological breakthroughs, and the people behind these achievements. It will also reflect on how ISRO continues to shape the future of space exploration and inspire generations.
Date: 08 May 2026
Time: 5:00 pm IST
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Conversations That Bring the Universe Closer
The universe is 13.8 billion years old, and it is full of mysteries. At Starscapes Experiences, we believe the best way to fall in love with the cosmos is to hear about it from the people who have devoted their lives to it. That’s why we are introducing Celestial hour, a free, live webinar series where eminent astronomers, astrophysicists, and space scientists join us to share their discoveries, and their stories.
Whether you’re an enthusiastic stargazer, a student of science, or simply someone who has looked up at the night sky and felt the pull of something vast, these conversations are for you. Each session is an intimate, unhurried dialogue: part lecture, part storytelling, part live Q&A. No jargon walls. Just real science, real passion, and the kind of perspective that only comes from spending a career looking outward.
From dark-sky expeditions to deep-field imaging, from black hole research to the search for exoplanets, our speakers bring the frontier to you.
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