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Astra's Event Spectra

Guest Lecture on Indian Space Exploration Saga

Dr. Jaya Saxena, a renowned scientist from the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) in Hyderabad, delivered an insightful guest lecture on the captivating saga of Indian space exploration, highlighting the significant milestones, technological advancements, and future aspirations that define India's journey in space research and satellite technology.

Guest Lecture on the Indian Space Ecosystem

Mr. Radha Krishna Kavuluru, Principal Engineer at Dhruva Space, delivered an engaging guest lecture providing an in-depth overview of the Indian space ecosystem. The lecture covered the orgin and history of rockets in various countries across the world and emphasized on how partnerships between governament and private space agencies are shaping India's dynamic space ecosystem for future advancements.

Workshop on Orbital Mechanics and Mission Planning.

Astra's Workshop on Orbital Mechanics and Mission Planning was an engaging session led by our President Vikranth and Vice President Sreshta. The workshop covered key topics like Orbital Planning, Mission Planning, Trajectory Design and Types of Orbits giving participants a glimpse into the intricacies of space exploration. It was an interactive and insightful experience for all the participants who have attended the workshop.

Guest Lecture on remote sensing for defense applications

Astra hosted a Guest Lecture on Remote Sensing for Defense Applications by Smt. Hari Priya Sakethapuram, a Scientist/Engineer at the National Remote Sensing Centre, ISRO. She explained what remote sensing technology is and what are its applications and advancements in Defence Sector, her expertise and experience in ISRO offered a deep understanding of how remote sensing contributes to national security and defense strategies. The lecture was informative and interactive and provided a valuable learning experience for all attendees.

LAUNCHPAD 2024

Launchpad is Astra's introductory program for first-year students, offering a gateway to explore the club and its technical teams—Team RPL, Team Satellite, and Team DART. Students can register as trainees in technical teams to work on real-time projects or apply for Administration Roles such as PR, Operations, Sponsorship, Design and Video Editing. The program aims to provide hands-on training, industry insights, and valuable experience, preparing students for real-world challenges in space exploration and beyond.

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Celebrating National Space Day 2024 with Chaitanya ASTRA! 🚀

On August 23rd, 2024, CHAITANYA ASTRA celebrated the first-ever NATIONAL SPACE DAY with "ANTARIKSHA PARISHODHANA," featuring innovations like ASTRASAT and KNO3+Sugar Rocket, organized with CBITs ECE and MECH departments.

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NASA Astronauts Face Unforeseen Challenges on Boeing’s Starliner Mission 🚀

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, initially set for an 8-day mission aboard Boeing's Starliner, are now stationed on the ISS due to technical issues with the spacecraft.

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CBIT Students Drive Innovation on National Space Day

During National Space Day, CBIT students presented remarkable projects, including a CANSAT, student-designed rocket motor, and a satellite ground station. These initiatives, led by students from the ECE and Mechanical departments, demonstrate their commitment to space and defense technology. Their work signals a bright future for India's growing space and defense ecosystem.

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Gaganyaan: ISRO's Ambitious Human Spaceflight Mission

Gaganyaan aims to send three astronauts into space for three days at an orbit of 400 km above Earth, making India the fourth country to achieve human spaceflight with a ₹9023 crore investment. Featuring advanced Crew and Service Modules and powered by the GSLV Mk III launch vehicle, this mission is led by highly trained Indian Air Force pilots, enhancing India's role in global space exploration and inspiring future generations in the field.

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NISAR: A Collaborative Earth Observation Satellite by NASA and ISRO

NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a groundbreaking Earth observation satellite, set to launch in 2024, developed jointly by ISRO and NASA. It will be the first satellite to utilize dual-frequency radar imaging with L-Band and S-Band frequencies, providing advanced capabilities for environmental monitoring and disaster management.

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Celebrating Victory: Aero Spectra Wins First Place at Technical Project Expo!

Thrilled to announce that our Satellite team, led by Sreshta V., clinched first position at the recent Technical Project Expo competition at Osmania University! 🎉 Our project, Aero Spectra, was recognized for its innovative approach to long-range satellite communication technology.

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🚀 ISRO's XPoSat Mission Launches into 2024! 🛰️

On January 1, 2024, ISRO's PSLV-C58 successfully launched the XPoSat satellite, India's first X-ray polarimeter, set to revolutionize high-energy astrophysics with its dual payloads, XSPECT and POLIX. This mission invites collaboration among astrophysicists and space enthusiasts, marking an exciting start to a year of scientific exploration!

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Aditya-L1 is Ready to Study the Sun! ☀️🚀

Aditya-L1, launched by ISRO, is now in a halo orbit around the L1 Lagrange Point, poised to study the Sun, its corona, and the space environment between the Sun and Earth. This mission, equipped with seven scientific payloads, aims to provide insights into solar phenomena and monitor solar activity to predict flares impacting communication and navigation on Earth.

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ACHIEVEMENTS

Represented our club at S2STEP:2025 & 6th Indian Planetary Science Conference at IIT Roorkee

Ipsitha Manthati and Adarsh NM from Chaitanya ASTRA proudly represented our club at S2STEP:2025 & the 6th Indian Planetary Science Conference (IPSC) at IIT Roorkee. They presented our CanSat model to Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman, ISRO, and engaged with global experts, including Dr. Young Ho Kim and Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant. The event fostered learning, networking, and collaboration with industry leaders like Dhruva Space and Space Geeks. This transformative experience will drive future innovations at Chaitanya ASTRA. We thank INSPACe, Dr. Vinod Kumar, and CBIT for their unwavering support.

Demonstrated our projects to esteemed scientists at DRDO

Team Astra had the privilege of interacting with esteemed scientists from DRDO during the One-Week Workshop on “Recent Advances in Design, Manufacturing & Testing of Composites” at Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology. The session provided valuable insights into the role of composite materials in aerospace applications, enhancing our understanding of their use in model rockets, CanSat prototypes, rovers, and drones. Engaging discussions with experts offered constructive feedback on our projects, inspiring us to push the boundaries of innovation in aerospace technology.

Chaitanya ASTRA at the Essentials of Model Rocketry Workshop hosted by IN-SPACe and ISRO

Vikranth Jonna and Sai Deepesh from Chaitanya ASTRA attended the Essentials of Model Rocketry Workshop by IN-SPACe, ASI, and ISRO at Air Force Station Jalahalli, Bengaluru. They gained hands-on experience in launch vehicle design, quality assurance, and advanced rocketry concepts through expert-led sessions from VSSC, HSFC, and SDSC. Vikranth had a transformative discussion with Dr. S. Somanath, Chairman of ISRO, while Deepesh expanded his technical expertise and industry connections. Their learnings will fuel Team ARKA’s Critical Design Review (CDR) stage, pushing the boundaries of student rocketry.

First Prize in OU project presentation

OurSatellite team clinched first position for their project AERO SPECTRA at the recent Technical Project Expo competition held at Osmania University. Aero Spectra project demonstrates an innovative approach for long-range satellite communication technology

Received partnership from ANSYS and SOLID WORKS

AnSYS Inc. sponsored Chaitanya ASTRA with licenses of AnSYS software suite in Mechanical, Thermal, and Electromagnetic Analytical Software and Dassault Systemes sponsored ASTRA with 50 Licenses of Solidworks Premium software.

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