| Name | Pratham |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft type | Nanosatellite |
| Units or mass | 10 kg |
| Status | Was semi-operational until 2016-XX-XX, 4 months? (Official news, only beacon, no two-way communications) |
| Launched | 2016-09-26 |
| NORAD ID | 41783 |
| Deployer | Base mounted |
| Launcher | PSLV |
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay |
| Institution | University |
| Entity type | Academic / Education |
| Country | India |
| Oneliner |
Educational training and measure total electron count of the ionosphere. |
| Description |
Enabling students and faculty to gain knowledge and experience in the field of Satellite and Space technology. Empowering the Satellite Team with the skills to develop the Satellite through various phases of Design, Analysis, Fabrication and Testing until the Flight Model is made. Launching the satellite into orbit and measuring Total Electron Count of the Ionosphere. Involving students from other universities in our Satellite mission by building ground stations in their universities. |
| Sources | [1] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
| On the same launch |
Last modified: 2024-05-29
