From Space to Earth: How ISRO Technology Shapes Daily Life for All

From Space to Daily Life: How ISRO’s Tech Reaches Us All






"The most remarkable aspect of space research is how it eventually improves life on Earth." – Anonymous

When people hear ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), they often imagine rockets lifting off, satellites orbiting Earth, or missions reaching the Moon and Mars. As an amateur astronomer, I love those images too. I spend my nights under the stars, looking through my telescope and dreaming about space.

But there is another story, one that is closer to home. Much of the technology built by ISRO for space has now found a way into our daily life. Through IN-SPACe, ISRO is giving private companies access to its inventions. This transfer makes space science useful for industries, homes, and even health care.

Let me share some exciting examples:

 

1. LTCC Multi-Chip Module – From Satellites to Health

·         In space: Used in satellites because they are compact and very strong.

·         On Earth: Now used in RT-PCR kits and medical devices. This means cheaper, faster, and more reliable tools for testing and saving lives.

 

2. RTV Silicone Adhesive – From Rockets to Solar Roofs

  • In space: Bonds solar panels on satellites.
  • On Earth: Helps fix solar panels on rooftops. With this, clean energy becomes more affordable and widely available in India.

 

3. Film Adhesives – From Spacecraft to Sports Gear

  • In space: Bonds lightweight spacecraft structures.
  • On Earth: Used in cars, planes, and even bicycles. Imagine lighter helmets, stronger cars, and safer rides—all thanks to glue designed for space.

 

4. 30W HMC DC-DC Converter – From Satellites to EVs

  • In space: Powers systems on satellites with efficiency.
  • On Earth: Found in telecom networks, renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and medical machines. This means fewer breakdowns and more savings on power.

 

5. Anodization for 3D-Printed Alloys – From Rockets to Factories

  • In space: Protects 3D-printed rocket parts.
  • On Earth: Makes parts stronger for aerospace, cars, and manufacturing. This is key to the growing world of 3D printing.

 

Why this matters to stargazers like us

When I look up at the sky, I feel small but also deeply connected. My telescope shows me distant planets, but ISRO shows me how that same science comes back to Earth.

Think about it:

  • The adhesive used to stick a solar panel in space may now be keeping your home solar panel in place.
  • The circuits that resist cosmic radiation may now be inside the medical devices used in hospitals.
  • The materials built for rockets are now shaping cars, planes, and factories.

So, every time we point our telescopes at the Moon or wait for a comet to pass, we are also part of this bigger journey. Space is not only about distance—it is about connection.

 

Credit

This blog was inspired by The Hindu article “Five ISRO technologies transferred to private companies”, detailing how the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) facilitated the transfer of five space technologies developed by ISRO to domestic firms, aimed at boosting commercialization, self-reliance, and expanding space applications into sectors like automotive, biomedical, and manufacturing. (https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/five-isro-technologies-transferred-to-private-companies/article69983568.ece)

 

 

About the Author

 

This blog was composed by Bhanu Srivastava an amateur astronomer based in Pune India. Bhanu has a deep interest in exploring quantum biology and the many open questions in astronomy. He is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge about the universe with others.

Bhanu also runs a LinkedIn group dedicated to discussions on astronomy. If you're interested you can join the group here: 

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9800085/SS

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