India, Jan. 3 -- The Space Technology Research Group (STeRG) at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune, has successfully launched its first-ever space payload, STeRG-P1.0. Launched aboard the PSLV-C60 in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), this pioneering payload marks a significant milestone for the university and contributes to India's space exploration endeavours.

The payload, developed entirely by students and faculty from the department of electrical and electronics engineering, represents a breakthrough in cost-effective space technology.

The STeRG- P1.0 payload is designed to test the performance of COTS MEMS-based 9-axis IMU sensors and ARM-based microcontrollers for attitude determination, empl...