ISRO team inspects site for new space gallery in Darbhanga

Senior scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation inspected the Darbhanga Planetarium site to plan a new space gallery and innovation centre.

FTMQ Space, written by our newsroom1 November 2026 at 00:090 views

A team of senior scientists and experts from the Indian Space Research Organisation visited the Darbhanga Planetarium on October 31, 2026, to inspect the proposed site for an ISRO Space Gallery and Space Innovation Centre. Patna Press reported that the visitors assessed available land and infrastructure at the planetarium. [1]

The proposed project aims to expand access to space science education, modern technology, and practical learning for students across the Mithila region. Patna Press and GK Today both reported on the planned addition of the space gallery and innovation facility. [1][2]

The planned facility will cover approximately two acres of land. According to Patna Press, the site will include space for exhibitions, innovation laboratories, and technology-based learning facilities. [1]

The total project is estimated to cost 61 crore rupees. Patna Press reported that 36 crore rupees has already been allocated for the development. [1]

ISRO scientists visited the Darbhanga Planetarium to assess land for a space gallery and innovation centre.
The planned project spans roughly two acres and is estimated to cost 61 crore rupees.
The facility aims to improve space science education and practical learning in the Mithila region.

Sources

Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.

[1]Darbhanga Planetarium To Get ISRO Space Gallery And Innovation CentrePatna Press, 15h ago (the report this story comes from)
[2]Darbhanga Planetarium to Add an ISRO Space Gallery and Innovation CentreGK Today, 9h ago

Background

[3]Kaneff Centre and Innovation Complex on Wikipedia

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