Chennai, Feb 19 (BPNS)
As part of the APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle mission 2023, 150 satellites built by school children from across the country were launched on Sunday at Pattipolam village in Chengalpattu district.
Lt. Governor of Puducherry and Telengana, Dr. Tamilisai Sounderarjan launched the satellites which is part of a joint venture between APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation, Kalpakam Atomic Research Centre and Martin Foundation and Space Zone of India Pvt Ltd.
A statement from the APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation said that a total of around 3500 students from various schools of the country were part of this project.
The students who participated in the project include 200 from the fishermen community of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, and 100 students from tribal belts. The students were given training in satellite technology virtually and were later given hands-on sessions.
Anand Megalingam, Founder and Chief Executive officer of Space Zone while speaking to media persons said, “ The students grasped the technology easily and they need applause in their ability to learn new technologies. The students have worked tirelessly to achieve this.”
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