A micro satellite being developed by IIT Kanpur in co-operation with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been named 'Jugnu'. The satellite, which is near completion, will be handed over to ISRO in November, who after testing will launch it.
IIT Kanpur director Prof Sanjoy Govind Dhande said: “Work on the satellite, which is aimed at gathering prior information regarding flood, drought and disaster management is in the last stage and will be handed over to ISRO in November for further test and launch”.
Last year in August, both ISRO and IIT-K had inked a MoU to develop a micro satellite dedicated for agricultural purpose. A team of mechanical engineering department of the institute has almost finished the work on the satellite. They will need another 6-7 months to give final touch to the project.
Scientists have used indigenous technology to develop 'Jugnu', whose weight and length are 3kg and 34cm respectively, he said, adding an estimated amount of Rs 2.5 crore has been spent to develop the satellite. The hi-tech cameras fitted in the satellite will send photographs regarding agriculture, weather and soil to the base station. The satellite can also be used to link other big satellites in the space.
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