Vision:

To be a world class educational and research institution contributing significantly to the Space Endeavours.

Mission:

Create a unique learning environment enriched by the challenges of the Space Programme.
Nurture the spirit of innovation and creativity.
Establish Centres of Excellence in niche areas.
Provide ethical and value based education.
Promote activities to address societal needs.
Network with national and international institutions of repute.

Major Milestones:

The major milestones accomplished since the beginning are as given below:

• Approval of Space Commission received on November 8, 2006.
• The Institute was registered as a Society under Travancore-Cochin Societies Registration Act on 3-01-2007.
• The Union Cabinet approved setting up of the Institute, on April 26, 2007.
• The Institute was inaugurated on 14th September 2007.
• MHRD/UGC and AICTE granted the sanction as Deemed to be University vide Notification:No.F.9-16/2007-U.3(A) dated 3rd July 2008.
• Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was appointed as Chancellor, IIST.
• The new Campus at Valiamala was inauguarated on 25th August 2009 by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.
• Foundation stone for the new Space Science at Ponmudi was laid by the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister of India on 31st October 2009.
• New campus at Valiamala started functioning as a full fledged learning centre from 16th August 2010 onwards.