ISRO will Launch the AzadiSAT Satellite, which 750 Schoolgirls Built

By: WE Staff | Saturday, 6 August 2022

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will launch the "AzadiSAT" satellite, which was created by 750 female students from 75 schools throughout India, to commemorate India's historic 75th year of independence.

The undertaking is a commemoration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. On August 7, the satellite will be launched utilising the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), which will be carrying out its first mission.

In addition to commemorating India's 75th anniversary of independence, the AzadiSat is a representation of women's empowerment.

The empowerment that begins from the very beginning is the best. This kind of activity cultivates a scientific mindset in the minds of young children, especially ladies.

For the nation to thrive and succeed, a firm foundation is necessary. On Sunday at 9:18am, the AzadiSAT will be launched from Sriharikota's Satish Dhawan Space Center. 75 payloads of 50g each will be carried by the 8kg satellite.

Femto-experiments will be carried out aboard the satellite. It has a selfie camera, a solid-state PIN diode-based radiation counter, a long-range transponder, a UHF-VHF transponder, and a ham radio frequency.

Amateur radio operators will be able to transmit voice and data thanks to AzadiSAT's UHF-VHF Transponder. The selfie camera will take photographs of the satellite's solar panels while the radiation counter measures the ionising radiation in its orbit.

ISRO will use a ground system developed by Space Kidz India for telemetry and communication with the payloads.

"This is the first of its kind space mission with an all-women concept to promote women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) as this year's UN theme is 'Women in Space,' said Rifath Sharook, Chief Technology Officer of Space Kidz India.

ISRO to launch the AzadiSAT satellite, which 750 Schoolgirls Built. The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), which will be making its debut flight, will also launch the 145 kg Earth Observation 2 satellite along with the AzadiSAT. The SSLV is anticipated to emerge as ISRO's preferred choice for compact payloads.

A 500km planar orbit with 500kg of payload is its intended destination. Its 34-meter length is 10 metres shorter than the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle's (PSLV).

A three-stage spacecraft with only solid propulsion, the SSLV. Using a Velocity Trimming Module powered by liquid propulsion, it will place satellites into predetermined orbits. It will be less expensive and take less time to complete. Additionally, it won't need a complex launch infrastructure.