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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
YCCE's Team Titans advance to final round of ISRO Robotics Challenge 2025
Nagpur: Team Titans from Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE) has been selected for the final round of the prestigious ISRO Robotics Challenge (IRoC-U 2025), organized by UR Rao Satellite Centre. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Competing against 23 other teams from across the country, the Titans have demonstrated exceptional expertise in robotics and engineering. The competition, which attracted 1,600 teams from institutions such as IITs, IIITs, NITs, and other esteemed colleges, began with a rigorous selection process. Initially, 177 teams were chosen based on their proposals. This was followed by two rounds: The qualification and elimination, where teams showcased their Autonomous Navigation Aerial Vehicle's readiness and capabilities. Recently, the competition's elimination round tested the Autonomous Navigation Aerial Vehicle in real-time via live video calls along with one ISRO scientist on-site to evaluate the performance. Team Titans excelled in this stage, earning their place among the top 16 finalists. The final round will take place at UR Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru, where the aerial vehicles will tackle tasks on an arena designed to simulate the Mars' surface. Team Titans is eager and prepared to compete with their aerial vehicle.
New Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
Mysuru school students to connect with astronaut shukla today
MYSURU: Six school students from Mysuru will participate in a live interaction with astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla,currently stationed aboard the International Space Station as part of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, at 4 pm IST on Friday. The students, namely Bhuvan PM, Namasyu A, Tanish Tejaswi MS, Pranav CN, Vishruth R, and Sanat Raj G, of Excel Public School will represent their institution in the ISS interaction, guided by their mentor and amateur radio club custodian, Mahesh MB. This is a rare and prestigious opportunity that allows students to establish direct communication with the ISS using amateur radio frequencies and will take place through the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) initiative in coordination with the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru. The contact will be made using amateur radio transceivers configured to uplink and downlink signals through the ARISS ground station infrastructure, allowing students to engage in Q&A from Earth to space, via RF transmissions. The interaction will occur as part of a global network of scheduled ARISS school contacts that introduce young learners to space science, communications technology, and orbital research.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Mysuru school students to interact with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla today
Mysuru: Students from Excel Public School in Mysuru will participate in a live interaction with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is currently stationed aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom Space AX-4 mission. The event, scheduled for 3.47pm on Friday, will take place through the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) initiative, in coordination with the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru. This prestigious opportunity allows students to establish direct communication with the ISS using amateur radio frequencies, representing a significant application of STEM education. Licensed student HAM operators from Excel Public School, including Bhuvan PM, Namasyu A, Tanish Tejaswi MS, Pranav CN, Vishruth R, and Sanat Raj G, will represent the school during the ISS interaction. They will be guided by their mentor and Amateur Radio club custodian, Mahesh MB. This interaction is part of a global network of scheduled ARISS school contacts that aim to introduce young learners to space science, communications technology, and orbital research. In a joint statement, the students said, "As licensed student HAM operators, we have spent months learning the science behind radio communication, tracking satellites, and assembling and testing antennas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Descubre si tienes derecho a la instalación gratuita de la alarma que arrasa en Argentina Verisure Más información Undo Being able to apply all of that by connecting with the ISS is an experience we never imagined we'd have at this stage in our learning journey. We are especially excited to ask questions we have always been curious about from life in space to the role of communication technology in such missions. " "This contact is the result of sustained effort by the students, from clearing their ASOC exams to building antennas and decoding signals from the ISS. It's a practical demonstration of what they've learned, and a moment they will carry with them for life," Mahesh said.
News18
24-06-2025
- Business
- News18
ISRO Seeks Industry Support To Test New All-In-One On-board Unit For Satellites
Last Updated: Scientists are working on a compact, all-in-one system for satellites that combines all key operations into a single-unit, to reduce size and power consumptions in space missions Scientists at ISRO's UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) are working on an all-in-one on-board system which combines all the key functions of a satellite into one single unit. The Integrated Avionics Packages (IAP) is a crucial component that essentially works like the 'brain of a satellite'. The Bengaluru-based Centre responsible for designing and developing Indian-made satellites has now sought industry support to help build a test system to validate this crucial component before launch. As a single unit, the Integrated Avionics Package combines several key systems—including the on-board computer, payload data, positioning, telemetry and communication—into one package that saves space, weight and power consumption. So, instead of using multiple boxes for each function, IAP combines them into one single unit, improving efficiency. The industry partners would be required to develop and deliver a specialised test setup to evaluate this avionics hardware on the ground. It will need to simulate all the satellite interfaces and conditions that IAP would face in space. The system should also be suitable for spacecraft platforms up to the I-1K class and support multiple configurations of the IAP during development and testing, said the agency. The industry partners would need to develop, integrate and facilitate end-to-end testing of the system. In its latest Expression of Interest (EOI), the space agency said it will evaluate the proposals on the basis of bidder's experience, its understanding of scope of services, facility infrastructure, proposed methodology and work plan, skilled manpower and the financial strength of the industry. The latest addition is part of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s plan to produce a large number of satellites to be put in orbit in the next five years. In order to realise it, it needs a large number of electronics sub-systems to be fabricated, and made ready for integration. As of December 31, 2024, India owns roughly 22 operational satellites in the Low Earth Orbit, and 31 in the Geo-synchronous earth orbit. In addition, two Indian Deep Space missions—Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and Aditya L-1 at Sun-Earth Lagrange's point—also remain active. ISRO carried out as many as 261 launches last year alone, out of which 254 were successful.
Hans India
08-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Sri Sathya Sai Global Mahila conference Day 2 conducted
Puttaparthi: The second day of Sri Sathya Sai Global Mahila Conference commenced with a spiritually uplifting morning session that celebrated the divine feminine through the themes of love, wisdom, and service. The morning proceedings featured inspiring addresses from two distinguished women speakers. Renowned Bharatanatyam artist and Bal Vikas Guru, Maya Shiva Kumar, opened the session by speaking about the profound spiritual significance of bearing the divine name. She emphasised that carrying the name of Bhagawan is not merely a privilege, but a sacred responsibility. The second keynote address came from Usha Srikanth, scientist at UR Rao Satellite Centre (ISRO) and alumna of the Anantapur Campus, SSSIHL. Drawing a powerful metaphor, she compared the human mind to soil that must be tilled and nurtured. Following these speeches, 12 eminent women devotees from various parts of the world were honored for their exceptional contributions to the Sri Sathya Sai Mission. Their lives, rooted in service and spirituality, stood as shining examples of the transformative impact of Sai values in action.
