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07/04/22 08:08 AM IST

Kalpana Chawla Centre

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  • Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science and Technology (KCCRSST) was inaugurated at Chandigarh University on January 03, 2022.
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  • Objective -training students in space science, satellite development, meet future challenges in space research ensuring India’s leading position in future technologies.
  • The CUSat will be among the 75 student-built satellites to be launched into space on the eve of the 75thIndependence Day in 2022.
  • With the launch of CUSat, Punjab will become the first border state in India to have its own satellite in space.
  • The launch of the university's nanosatellite - CUSat will prove to be an important step for the country, as it will collect data related to border intrusion detection, agriculture, weather forecasting, natural disaster forecasting, which will be helpful in research and study of various problems in these areas.
  • In addition, the GCS will help develop satellite research facilities and launch satellites in countries that do not have developed satellite technology.
Source-PIB 

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