Anurag Space Research Centre (ASRC)

Pioneering Space Technology & Satellite Systems

Anurag Space Research Centre (ASRC) is a premier research organization dedicated to developing cutting-edge aerospace technologies. We specialize in CanSat, CubeSat, and nano satellite systems, competing at national and international levels while training the next generation of space engineers.

WCRC Portugal 2024 - World Champions

CanSat competition at Uttar Pradesh by IN-SPACe

Model Rocketry Competition at Uttar Pradesh by IN-SPACe

Build-A-CanSat competition at Hubli

Our Vision

We aim to be the leading center for students and researchers to conceptualize, create, and implement advanced small satellites in space technology, while simultaneously cultivating scholarly achievement, industrial partnerships, and meaningful contributions toward societal challenges.

Our Mission

Execute high-impact missions like Satellite Situational Awareness (SSA) and EEZ Surveillance
Gain technical competency in CubeSat subsystems including EPS, OBC, ADCS, and Iridium Comms
Foster collaborations with IN-SPACe, ISRO, IIST, and private players like SkyRoot Aerospace
Deliver low-cost, frequent revisit satellite capabilities for national security and environmental monitoring
Empower students through participation in global championships like WCRC and IRoC

Latest Updates

Jan 2025
Ongoing: 6U CubeSat for EEZ Surveillance & 2U CubeSat for Space Situational Awareness (SSA)Project
Nov 2024
Team 'Jwala' clears second stage of ISRO Robotics Challenge (IRoC-U)Competition
Sep 2024
WCRC Portugal 2024: Won 'World Champions' and 'Best Communication' awardsAchievement
Aug 2024
Successful CanSat launch using sounding rocket reaching 650m altitudeMission
2022
WCRC Serbia: Won 'Global Special Jury Award' among 62 countriesAchievement

Key Achievements

2024

World CanSat/Rocketry Championship 2024 - Portugal

Won 'World Champions' and 'Best Communication' awards at WCRC held in Aveiro, Portugal (Sep 13-15, 2024). Competed against teams from 10 countries.

2024

ISRO Robotics Challenge (IRoC-U) - Stage 2 Qualifier

Team 'Jwala' cleared the second stage of ISRO's Robotics Challenge, demonstrating Martian and Lunar rover capabilities.

2024

Sounding Rocket CanSat Launch & Recovery

Successfully launched CanSat using a sounding rocket, achieving 650m altitude with safe recovery and controlled descent rate of 2.45 m/s.

2022

Global Special Jury Award - WCRC Serbia 2022

Two teams (KalamSat and Athreya) represented India among 62 countries and won the 'Global Special Jury Award' at the World Finals.

Flagship Missions

Featured Project

6U CubeSat: Coastal surveillance & EEZ Monitoring

A state-of-the-art nanosatellite mission designed for the surveillance of India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The mission aims to detect unauthorized maritime activities and monitor coastal environments.

Altitude500-600 km (LEO)

PayloadOptical & AIS for Maritime Tracking

Life Span5-7 Years

StatusDesign Phase / Payload Finalization

In Development

2U CubeSat: Space Situational Awareness (SSA)

Development of a 2U CubeSat mission focused on Space Situational Awareness (SSA) - monitoring the space environment and tracking debris to prevent collisions.

OrbitSun-Synchronous LEO

Mission GoalSSA & Debris Monitoring

Mission Duration3-5 Years (Planned)

StatusDevelopment Phase