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The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is one of India's foremost institutions for science, engineering, and technology education, established in 1959. IIT Kanpur has been at the forefront of India's academic space program, notably developing and launching Jugnu, India's first student-built nanosatellite, in 2011 aboard ISRO's PSLV-C18 rocket.
The institute's space activities span satellite design and manufacturing, remote sensing, aerospace engineering research, and space technology development. IIT Kanpur researchers and students have contributed to advancements in satellite systems, propulsion, and earth observation technologies.
With strong collaboration with ISRO and other space agencies, IIT Kanpur continues to develop next-generation satellite technologies and trains future space engineers through hands-on satellite development programs.
Jugnu is India's first student-built nanosatellite, developed by IIT Kanpur and launched in 2011 aboard ISRO's PSLV-C18. The 3 kg satellite demonstrated Earth observation and MEMS-based attitude sensors in low Earth orbit.
| Mass | 3 kg |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit (LEO) |
| Launch Date | October 12, 2011 |
| Launch Vehicle | PSLV-C18 |
| Payload | Earth observation camera, MEMS IMU |
| Mission Duration | 1 year (design) |
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