Centre for Satellite & Space Technology (C-SAT)

1. Dr P Vasanthakumar, Professor & HoD - Aerospace (HEAD)
2. Mr. K Arulmozhi, Assistant Professor (SG) – Aerospace
3. Dr. S. Charulatha, Associate Professor - Aerospace
4. Dr. B. Anabarasu, Assistant Professor (S.G) - Aerospace
5. Dr. Shymala Devi , Associate Professor - ECE

Vision

• To establish Center of Excellence in Satellite technology (CEST) as a Global technological centre in the field of satellite development and space applications, fostering a nurturing environment that facilitates and expedites the advancement of space technology for the betterment of society.

Mission

• To spearhead innovation through international collaboration and take the lead in integrating and delivering multidisciplinary research and development solutions in the realm of satellite and space technology.
• We aim to produce a skilled workforce in the rapidly evolving field of satellite and space technology through international collaboration.
• To establish the center as a unique knowledge base and training facility within the private sector, providing advanced training in the fields of satellite and space technology

The Centre for Satellite & Space Technology is the advanced research centre created with an aim to foster and accelerate the growth of space based technological applications for the benefit of society and to impart advanced training & research in the field of satellite technology and development. The Centre of Excellence in Satellite Technology was inaugurated by Dr. S Somanath, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 30th September 2022. This centre is established under the able guidance of Dr. A Sivathanu Pillai, Founder CEO & MD BrahMos Aerospace and Professor Emeritus (Research), HITS.

Research Areas

• Design and Development of Nano/Pico/Femto Sats Structural & Thermal Analysis Nano/Pico/Femto Sats
• Development and Testing of CANSATS Satellite/Constellation Mission Design Analysis

Research Facilities

• Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Tracking Ground Station
• Long Range (LoRa) based IoT platform
• Facility to track satellites in LEO with upper UHF frequency

Weather Satellite Tracking

CEST gives students the ability to actively monitor and track National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Satellites of the USA. By decoding and processing the data received from NOAA, the Centre creates an unparalleled and interactive experience in Space Technology and Weather Monitoring.

Student Trainings

CEST offers exciting projects to students in Nano/Pico/Femto Satellite development, Satellite tracking and Ground Station Operations, involving design & development of the satellite, receiving data from a satellite, decoding and processing the data for analysis.

KCG VERGHESESAT Project

KCG VERGHESESAT is a 1U satellite developed by the students of the Hindustan Group of Institutions, under the 75 Student Satellite Mission to commemorate the 75th year of Independent India. The KCG VERGHESESAT is equipped with LoRa payload for Intersatellite Communication which can be used to communicate with the fishermen in deep seas using the constellation of satellites with an aim of aiding the society during the onset of any natural disasters like cyclones. KCG VERGHESESAT is also equipped with sensors to receive data from the water buoys to monitor the water levels in ponds and lakes during torrential rains

Ongoing Projects

• Design and Development of a 1U satellite KCG VERGHESESAT
• Intersatellite Communication with LoRa Module for CubeSats
• Satellite Orbit Debris Management using CubeSats
• On-Orbit Satellite Refuelling by Magnetic Docking Mechanism

Dr. P. Vasanthakumar
Head, C-SAT
Email: csat@hindustanuniv.ac.in