Industrial Visit To U R Rao Satellite Centre
The Aeronautical Engineering students of both IV Semester and VI Semester, GCEM, had visited the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bangalore on June 18, 2024, afternoon session. The visit was an enriching experience that provided insight into the satellite development and testing processes at one of India's premier space research facilities.
The main objective of the Visit is to Understand the process of satellite development and testing and have practical exposure to the various technologies and systems used in satellite engineering.
Overview of U R Rao Satellite Centre
The U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), formerly known as ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC), is the lead center of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for satellite technology. It is responsible for designing, developing, and building satellites for various missions, including communication, remote sensing, and navigation.
Program:
The program commenced by the arrival of students at URSC and firstly, they were instructed about the security measures taken by the staff. After entering into the facility, A detailed presentation was given by one of the senior scientists, which covered, the conception and design to launch and operation of a satellite and Current and upcoming satellite missions which mainly consists of details of the projects “Chandrayaan-3” and “Adithya-L1”.
The students were then taken on a guided tour of the facility which gave a clear view of history and evolution of satellite technology in India. Students observed the clean rooms where satellites are assembled and integrated. Although the students are not allowed to visit the Environmental Test Facility, due to security and confidentiality reasons the students were explained about the various tests conducted to ensure that satellites can withstand the harsh conditions of space, including thermal vacuum testing, vibration testing, and acoustic testing. The control center where satellites are monitored and controlled once, they are in orbit was explained to the students.
The Industrial visit concluded with an interactive session where students had the opportunity to ask questions about various topics of satellite and space technology. The industrial visit to U R Rao Satellite Centre was a highly informative and inspiring experience for the Aeronautical Engineering students. It provided them with a deeper understanding of satellite technology and the practical challenges involved in space missions. The insights gained from this visit will undoubtedly contribute to their academic and professional growth in the field of aeronautics and astronautics.
