Small-Spacecraft systems and Payload Centre
An interdisciplinary center of for small spacecraft systems and payloads
Focused on Space Missions in collaboration with ISRO centers
Fosters student-led small satellite and payload projects at IIST
Small-Spacecraft Systems and Payload Centre (SSPACE) established at IIST is a central facility established for small satellite and payload projects, with active involvement from IIST faculty and ISRO centers.
SSPACE promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, subsystem specialization, and hands-on training with a system engineering perspective.
Students of IIST are highly benefited from this unique platform of comprehensive experiential learning that include unique opportunity of participation in ISRO space missions, which cater to the comprehensive development of Industry-ready skills in System Engineering, Space Science and Technology
SSPACE could establish official technical collaborations with many academic institutions, Startups, R&D organizations and Industries for collaborative moves in space research
- Dr. Priyadarshnam,
Professor, Department of Avionics IIST, Head, SSPACE - Dr. V S Sooraj,
Associate Professor, Department of Aerospace, Dy Head, SSPACE - Dr. Sudharshan Kaarthik,
Associate Professor, Department of Avionics, Dy. Head, SSPACE - Dr. Umesh R Kadhane,
Professor, Department of Physics (Electric Propulsion) - Dr. P R Sinha,
Associate Professor, Department of ESS (Climate Observatory) - Dr. V Aravind,
Professor, Department of Aerospace (Rocket Projects)
Major Developments
Inhouse onboard computer (OBC) developed for small satellite missions
In house Electrical Power System (EPS) for small satellite missions
Indigenous monolithic 1U satellite structure designed for subtractive manufacturing and developed using machining route
Indigenous monolithic 3U Satellite structure designed for subtractive manufacturing and developed using machining route
Indigenous monolithic 1U satellite structure designed for additive manufacturing and developed using laser based- powder bed additive manufacturing
Advanced Retarding Potential Analyzer has been developed indigenously