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India to launch first student-made satellite 'Anusat'
By SiliconIndia   |   Sunday, 22 March 2009, 23:53 Hrs   |    15 Comments
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India to launch first student-made satellite 'Anusat'
Mumbai: Designing satellites for space exploration will no more remain a privilege of the aeronautic maestros, with India's first student made satellite 'Anusat' taking off in April from Sriharikota. The micro-student satellite will be launched by the four-stage PSLV on either April 5th or April 6th, which will be attached to ISRO's Risat satellite until it separates and flies into its own designated orbit.

"This is the first time we are launching a satellite made by students and the idea is to motivate the younger generation to work for India's space missions," ISRO's Chief spokesperson S Satish told Times Of India. The satellite has been crafted by 37 aerospace engineering students with the help of 10 of their teachers of the prestigious Madras Institute Of Technology (MIT).

MIT's R Dhanraj informed that the satellite will operate in the low earth orbit at an altitude between 600 and 800 km. It is equipped with a 'store and forward' payload and the data will be received both at the Chennai Tech University as well as Pune University. The satellite will mainly be used for amateur communication purposes, providing students with a hands-on experience about space sciences and technology. The Anusat program, initiated in 2002, is the brainchild of R Vasagam, former Vice-Chancellor of Anna University. Vasagam was previously the Director of ISRO's Apple satellite project.

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Reader's comments(15)
1: Its simply wonderful, kudos to Mr Vagasam, the 10 teachers n 37 aerospace students. They r doing the nation proud. We are on the ascend.
Posted by:gask.sharma - 29 Mar, 2009
2: superb u have proved the potential of Indian youth
Posted by:prasanth - 25 Mar, 2009
3: All the best guys.
Posted by:Gopi - 25 Mar, 2009
4: Best of Luck. Its all new area coming in Aerospace and we hope such things will continue from INDIAN students.
Posted by:pranav - 25 Mar, 2009
5: Great work guys...u ppl have once again made the world to turn its head towards InDiA
Posted by:Ajay Yvs - 24 Mar, 2009
6: Great Acheivement for the INDIA. I heartly congratulate all the 37 Aero-Engineers for this acheivement. All the Best for their bright future to go forward in spreading the nation's power to the world.
Posted by:Karun Kumar K - 24 Mar, 2009
7: Superb! well done, may god bless our indigenous research to be blossomed at grass roots.
Posted by:Pushpendra Singh Tomar - 24 Mar, 2009
8: Great Work... Students Intelligence should be utillized in common man's problem also...
Posted by:K.Prabhakaran - 24 Mar, 2009
9: All the Best...
Posted by:Roopa - 23 Mar, 2009
10:
hmm great
Ajay Yvs Replied to: Roopa - 24 Mar, 2009
11: This is another step towards in becoming from developing to developed india.
All the best for successfull launch.
Posted by:Anbarasan - 23 Mar, 2009
12: Congratulations to all the students and teachers involved in this wonderful educational project. Hoping for a very successful launch and on orbit operation. As a Ham Radio operator I look forward to not only hearing, but maybe being able to communicate with it's store and forward payload. Best wishes... Keith N4ZQ
Posted by:Keith - 23 Mar, 2009
13: i am very happy to hear about this news.... really india always shining by students....
Posted by:siva - 23 Mar, 2009
14: This is another step towards shining india .
The indian students proves themselves world class , also a new landmark for the indian students to take interest in new technology. ANUSAT will be helpful in the field of education system. Congratulations to ANUSAT team.
Posted by:sudesh - 23 Mar, 2009
15: this is a really good news. students making satellites is really cool. im sure the first manned satellite will also include a student.. for now all the best for Anusat
Posted by:shoma - 23 Mar, 2009
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