Chethan Kumar writes in Parallax: Why IISc should be Isro’s JPL

IISc and Isro have collaborated on various projects relevant to India's growing space ambitions. The partnership has included developing technologies relevant to spacecraft and exploring microbial life in space. A model similar to JPL could allow IISc to contribute more significantly to Isro's missions. Establishing a strong research framework is essential for such collaboration to mature over the years.