AP Professor Leads Students to Success in PSLV-C60 Mission

In a landmark achievement, the Space Technology Research Group at MIT World Peace University, Pune, has successfully launched its first-ever space payload, STeRG-P1.0. The success of this mission is a result of the collective efforts of talented students, with Prof. Dr. Murthy Chavali Yadav’s expert guidance playing a pivotal role in powering MIT-WPU students to make history, alongside the support of faculty members and the unwavering backing of MIT-WPU. Prof. Dr. Murthy Chavali Yadav, Dean of R&D at MIT-WPU, commended the student-led effort, stating, “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 STeRG-P1.0 payload is designed to test the performance of COTS MEMS-based 9-axis IMU sensors and ARM-based microcontrollers for attitude determination, employ advanced data filtration techniques, and utilize high-resolution data acquisition and storage for optimal performance. This payload will serve as our pilot mission for further research and development in the area of space technology.” The journey to launch was no small feat, as described by Mission Lead Shreerang Saranjame “Over eight months of intense effort, we tackled challenges in orbital mechanics, system integration, and rigorous space qualification standards.