Hemanth

University

Nano

Vinod Agarwal

ISRO

Indian Institute of Astrophysics

Following the successful launch of the PISAT satellite in September last year, the PESwill be launching two more satellites. The two satellites-PISAT 2 and PISAT-3 will be successors of the ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle along with seven co-passenger satellites.The PISAT weighs about 5.25 kg and has 3-axis stabilised imaging satellite with s-band RF communication system. The satellite, which is still in orbit, has successfully completed its mission objectives, which are to design and develop asatellite for remote sensing applications.“We have lined two more satellites-PISAT 2 and PISAT-3, which will be improvised versions of the first satellite,”, director of PES’s Crucible of Research and Innovation Centre, said. He added that the PISAT-2 will be a more stable platform in comparison to its predecessor. “We are looking to launch the PISAT-2 in the next six months. However, it is forto decide when the launch will take place,” he added. This apart, the team of students and faculty are also working on the PISAT-3, which is expected to be launched in a year-and-a-half from now.For this, the University has collaborated with the(IIA), which will develop a payload that will be onboard the satellite.“IIA will develop an astronomical payload for us and the satellite will also carry an optical camera. The primary objective of launching these satellites is the students can design and develop satellites and gain expertise in satellite technology,” he said.