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In a landmark achievement, the Space Technology Research Group (STeRG) at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune, has launched its first space payload, STeRG-P1.0. Deployed aboard the PSLV-C60 in collaboration with ISRO, this milestone strengthens India’s growing space exploration initiatives.
The STeRG-P1.0 payload, designed and developed by students and faculty from the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, showcases cost-effective space technology. Its mission tests COTS MEMS-based 9-axis IMU sensors and ARM-based microcontrollers for attitude determination, employing advanced data filtration and high-resolution data acquisition. The system, entirely indigenously developed without pre-made circuits, highlights affordability and innovation.
“This ruggedised system offers a low-cost solution for satellite attitude determination,” said Dr Parul Jadhav, Programme Director. “The 38-week effort has resulted in an outstanding achievement, and we will continue to build on this success.”
Prof Dr Murthy Chavali Yadav, Dean of R&D, praised the student-led project as a testament to their ingenuity and potential.
Project Founder Achintya Chaware credited ISRO and IN-SPACe for their support, calling this mission the foundation for future research. Mission Lead Shreerang Saranjame reflected on the intense eight-month effort that culminated in a breakthrough.
The team now aims to develop MIT-WPU’s first CubeSat and establish a ground station, advancing end-to-end satellite mission capabilities and fostering further innovation in space technology.
