BENGALURU: Want to launch your satellite into orbit even before your career takes off? The Initiative of Indian Technology Congress Association (ITCA) can help you do so. To mark the 75th Independence Day of India in 2022, ITCA is inviting applications from 75 student groups from all across India to prepare 75 nano or small satellites, which can be launched in orbit.They will be provided an opportunity to use ISRO’s launch pad or others across the world.ITCA's initiative is in inspired by PM Narendra Modi 's idea of "Gaganyaan Space mission 2022".Notably, there are about 950 student-made nanosatellites launched in space so far, of which Indian students have contributed with only 9 satellites.“Idea is to give Indian students an open platform to work with students from Israel, USA and other countries, where they have mastered satellite making skills at a very young age. We will help them with mentorship as well as provide the base with help of ISRO and other space agencies for the launch globally,” told Padma Shri Professor RM Vasagam, chairman, National Advisory committee, ITC 2018.There are hundreds of colleges running courses on aerospace, aeronautics and many more. They develop satellites and want to launch them. We will act as a bridge and will provide a base to them, he added.Currently, ITCA has signed MoU with Israel schools and Government to collaborate with Indian institutions. A nano-satellite built by Israeli high school students was launched to the International Space Station in April, this year. Named for Israel’s national bird, the Duchifat-2 ( Hoopoe-2) nano-satellite was one of 28 student-built nano-satellites sent into space.“Israeli students have launched two satellites so far, one was launched from Russia and other from a European country. Nanosatellites are the future and can help space researchers, can be used for monitoring environment, relay communication etc. It is the best way to train engineering students,” told Meir Ariel, director The Herzliya Science Centre, Israel.The project which is in its initial stage has already got 30 applications from all across the country. “Willing colleges and individuals can approach us directly. Currently, we are in a stage of signing MoUs with several countries for assistance. Entries will be taken on the basis of innovative ideas and first come first serve basis.”The announcement was made at Indian Technology Conference 2018, on Wednesday, held at NIMHANS convention center, Bengaluru. ITC 2018 focused on the theme of “Technology First-Make India Innovate, Excel Globally, and Prosper.