As Mangalyaan surges ahead in its endeavour to unravel the mysteries of Mars, back on Earth, the spacecraft’s architect -- the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) -- has managed to find a firm foothold in the University of Pune (UoP) campus. 15 years after it was established here, the space technology cell (STC) of ISRO is set to get a permanent shelter on the varsity’s grounds.u00a0

Ready to blast off: By presenting their projects, the departments on the university campus and all affiliated colleges can seek research grants of up to Rs 2 crore annually from ISRO through this particular cell. File Pic