PSLV-C60 Mission: MIT WPU launches space payload in partnership with ISRO

NEW DELHI: Space Technology Research Group (STeRG) at MIT- World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune, has launched its first-ever space payload STeRG-P1.0 in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

The payload, developed by the university aims to test the performance of COTS MEMS-based 9-axis IMU sensors and ARM-based microcontrollers for attitude determination, to employ advanced data filtration techniques, and to utilize high-resolution data acquisition and storage for optimal performance, the institute said.

Murthy Chavali Yadav, dean of R&D at MIT-WPU stated: “This payload, testing COTS-based avionics on PSLV-C60, is a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of our team. It highlights the potential of young talent in advancing space technology and is a proud moment for our institution.”

The indigenous payload STeRG1.0 is developed collectively by students and faculty members from the department of electrical and electronics engineering at MIT-WPU, the institute added.

Speaking about the newly developed payload , Parul Jadhav, program director of electrical and electronics engineering said: “This system has been developed without purchasing any pre-made circuits. The ruggedized system provides an affordable alternative for attitude (orientation of satellite) determination and innovative filtering. The Space Technology Research Group (STeRG) students have been working on this task for the last 38 weeks. We are very proud of the solution developed, and we will continue this research further.”

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“This system has been developed without purchasing any pre-made circuits. The ruggedized system provides an affordable alternative for attitude (orientation of satellite) determination and innovative filtering,” said Dr. Parul Jadhav, Program Director of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. “The Space Technology Research Group (STeRG) students have been working on this task for the last 38 weeks. We are very proud of the solution developed, and we will continue this research further,” Jadav added.

Murthy Chavali Yadav, dean of R&D at MIT-WPU stated: “This payload, testing COTS-based avionics on PSLV-C60, is a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of our team. It highlights the potential of young talent in advancing space technology and is a proud moment for our institution.”

STeRG upcoming projects

Furthermore, the STeRG team at the MIT-WPU has plans to develop CubeSat, which will feature innovative experimental payloads designed by students and faculty for the betterment of university’s academic excellence, the institute said.

The research team at the institute also has plans to establish a ground station for tracking and communication to achieve end-to-end satellite mission capabilities, the institute added.