2019
Mission
To Design, Fabricate and Launch a Student Satellite with a Novel Payload following the CubeSat standards, providing a platform for students to experience real time implementation challenges and learn the technical implications of launching and operating a satellite.
Vision
To provide an atmosphere for undergraduate students to discover their potential in Space applications and network with like minded people from all engineering backgrounds towards building a stronger and diverse community of Space explorers.
Satellite Mission Progress
Phase 1
The mission started with choosing a problem statement for the Satellite and understanding the process of Space Mission Analysis and Design.
With guidance from NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the team was structured into 6 subsystems from Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem to Payload Subsystem.
Phase 2
Following the division of Subsystems, the team explored the world of CubeSats and past student satellite missions to dive deeper into designing respective subsystems following Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and operations.
Phase 3
Payload of the Satellite finalized with a Preliminary Design Review (PDR) document of the satellite submitted to technical advisors at Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for feedback and approval.
Phase 4
With approval of the PDR, the work began towards the Baseline Design Review (BDR) document. The BDR was finalized and is on standby for further improvements and technical modifications.
... So Far
Our Activities
Competitions
The team participated in multiple national competitions on various topics representing Ramaiah Institute of Technology in the aerospace sector.
Secured 3rd place in Aeromodelling competition- Autodesk SHAASTRA 2022- organised by IIT Madras.
Awarded Runner up in the mission X case study event in Astrax 22 organised by IIT Mandi.
Shortlisted for the Finals of IN-SPACe CANSAT India 2022-23 competition organized by Astronautical Society of India (ASI).
Conferences
Beginning 2020, Team S.T.A.R.D.U.ST has represented Ramaiah Institute of Technology at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) organized by the International Astronautical Federation.
Presented 9 research papers in the virtual CyberSpace edition of IAC.
Presented 15 research papers and interactive presentations in the Dubai conference of IAC in 2021.
Showcased over 7 research ideas in the Paris conference of IAC in 2022.
Workshops
The Team has conducted multiple internal and external workshops for team members in crafting various skills inclining towards the mission objectives.
Conducted multiple CanSat workshops in Association with Society of Space Education and Research (SSERD).
Organized an Antenna Workshop on Ansys HFSS in association with Dept. of ECE and Dept. of ETE of Ramaiah Institute of Technology
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Organized a Chemical Rocketry workshop in association with SSERD.
Talks
From Astronomy and Cosmology to Rocket Science and Spacecraft technology, Team S.T.A.R.D.U.ST aims at exploring the infinite space of the universe through the lens of human technology.
A Talk on journey of our universe by Dr. Margarita Safonova, Astrophysicist at Indian Institute of Astrophysics.
A Talk on Space Communication with live demonstration of satellite tracking by Shri B A Subramani, Secretary and Station-In-Charge, Upagrah Amateur Radio Club, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
A Talk about private Space sector in India and future opportunities by Ms. Divya Kurapati, Founder and Director at N Space Tech India Limited.
... And Beyond ...
Ongoing Projects
CANSAT India
2022-23
IN-SPACe presents CANSAT India 2022-23 organized by ASI
Team is currently preparing for the Finals round of the competition.
IRoC-U
ISRO Robotics Challenge - URSC
Team is working on ongoing competition, shortlisted for second round of the competition.
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