Dr Prashant GK, Faculty Advisor at VIT Bhopal University, said the mission demonstrated student capability across system design, testing and real time data transmission
Student led aerospace projects are gaining traction as institutions place greater emphasis on hands on engineering and research based learning.
Team VITAKSH from VIT Bhopal University has successfully launched a high altitude balloon satellite mission in Chandrapur, marking the institute’s first student led initiative of this kind.
The mission was conceptualised, designed and executed entirely by students, demonstrating capabilities in system design, payload integration and operational planning.
During the flight, the satellite payload recorded and transmitted a range of atmospheric and environmental parameters including altitude, temperature, pressure, humidity, acceleration, ozone levels and gas concentrations such as carbon monoxide. The consistency of data transmission reflected the stability of the onboard systems.
The project received institutional support from Dr G Viswanathan, Chancellor, Dr Sankar Viswanathan, Vice President, Ms Kadhambari S Viswanathan, Assistant Vice President, and Ms Ramani Balasundaram, Trustee. Academic leadership including Prof Satish Kumar Modh, Vice Chancellor, and Prof T B Sridharan, Pro Vice Chancellor, also supported the initiative.
Dr Prashant GK, Faculty Advisor at VIT Bhopal University, said, “This mission shows what students can achieve through hands on learning. From design to real time transmission, the team has worked through each stage with strong ownership.”
He added that the experience has helped students build technical confidence while working through real world engineering challenges.
The launch was conducted at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sports Ground in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, with operational support from Mr Deepak Kumar during deployment.
The mission reflects a growing focus on application driven learning within engineering education. With this milestone, the university aims to expand student led work in aerospace and related technologies.
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