The world’s highest research station, established by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at an altitude of 17,500 ft at Chang La in Ladakh, has become functional. Along with the station, DRDO is also introducing a new technology for solar-heated shelters for use at extreme altitudes.
DRDO’s Chang La station beats Pyramid Laboratory, situated at 16,500 ft at the Mt Everest’s base, for being the highest research station.
The centre was inaugurated by Director General, DRDO Dr S Christopher.
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