Chandigarh University Launches Satellite Designing Programme 'CUSAT'
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Chandigarh University said it has planned to design and launch its own multipurpose satellite in 10-12 months, in collaboration with the ISRO.
Chandigarh University on May 14 launched the Student Satellite Designing and Training program 'CUSAT' for students in the field of Aerospace Engineering. The virtual inauguration session of CUSAT was attended by distinguished scientists and professionals of the field, including Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist Dr YS Rajan, former ISRO Director RM Vasagam, and Dr Mylswamy Annadurai, Program Director of Chandrayaan-1 and Mangalyaan, also known as the Moon Man of India. Chandigarh University said it has planned to design a multipurpose nano-satellite in 10-12 months which will be launched by the ISRO. University Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu said Rs 1 crore will be spent for designing the satellite for which the training of students has already begun. “The establishment of a ground control station for the satellite project is already underway and we are sure to design and launch our own multipurpose satellite within a time frame of 10-12 months."More Related News