ASTRA 2026 is dedicated to strengthening industry-academia collaboration and bridging the gap between research and real-world impact in aerospace engineering. Our mission is to create a dynamic platform where ideas meet innovation, and partnerships drive progress. By bringing together academic excellence and industrial expertise, we aim to co-create solutions, foster technology transfer, and empower the next generation of aerospace leaders. Together, we strive to advance knowledge, accelerate innovation, and contribute to a self-reliant and sustainable aerospace ecosystem for India and beyond.

Launched in 2024, ASTRA is a growing national symposium aimed at fostering research and collaboration in Aerospace Engineering. Supported by leading academic and research institutions, it brings together experts from academia and industry to share knowledge, explore emerging technologies, and discuss current advancements. ASTRA 2025, the second edition of the symposium, was hosted by the Department of Aerospace Engineering at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram. The symposium promotes interdisciplinary dialogue in engineering and applied sciences, aiming to strengthen the national aerospace research community.

ASTRA2025 website link : https://events.iist.ac.in/astra/home.php