IIT Bombay Student Satellite Project
The IIT Bombay Student Satellite Project is a landmark project taken up by IIT Bombay students. The objective of this project is to make IIT Bombay a respected centre for advancement in Satellite and Space Technology in the world. The project aims at launching at least 5 satellites within the next few years. These Satellites could be test-beds for new technology that is being developed in the institute and also a method for space qualification. Click here to view enlarged image
'Pratham' is the first satellite under this project. The plan is to build a fully functional microsatellite in less than three years which would then be launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This is entirely a student initiative with mentorship provided by ISRO scientists and IIT Bombay Faculty. The satellite will fit in a 30*30*30 cm cube and will weigh less than 15 kg. Click here to view the Mission Statement of 'Pratham'.
Weight: 10 kgs
Size: 260mm X 260mm X 260mm
Payload: Measuring TEC
Orbit: 10:30 polar sun-synchronous, 817km altitude
Downlink: 437.455MHz and 145.98MHz
Uplink at 437.455 MHz
Mission Life: 4 months
For daily news and updates, check out the Log Book.
Exploded view of the satellite is shown below.
Sanyam Suhas Mulay and Jhonny Santosh Jha
Project Managers
Pratham, IIT Bombay Student Satellite Project
Office: +91-22-2576-4147