AEROSPHERE 2026
Jointly organized by IEEE Aerospace and Electronics Systems Society (AESS) Student Branch Chapter (SBC), IEEE Antenna Propagation Society (AP-S) Student Branch Chapter (SBC), IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology (MTT-S) SBC, IEEE SSCS SBC and IEEE CEDA SBC, School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT (DU), Bhubaneswar, India
Event Details:
- Title of the Invited Talk: Building Satellites: End-to-End Systems Engineering and RF Characterization
- Speaker: Mr. Puneet Kumar Mishra, Vice President (Education), IEEE AESS, and RF & Microwave Engineering Expert at the U. R. Rao Satellite Centre (ISRO), Bengaluru
- Date: Saturday, 28th February 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Venue (Physical Location): New Conference Hall, Near white OAT, School of Electronics Engineering, Canpus-12, KIIT (DU)
- Mode: Offline
- Number of Participants: 45
- Purpose of the Event: Academic knowledge enhancement and social awareness and outreach
Write-up on the Event:
The Invited Technical Talk Session under the Distinguished Lecture Series “AEROSPHERE 2026,” organized by the IEEE Aerospace and Electronics Systems Society (AESS) Student Branch Chapter (SBC) at the School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, marked a significant academic milestone aimed at advancing knowledge in satellite engineering and aerospace technologies. This highly enriching session on “Building Satellites: End-to-End Systems Engineering and RF Characterization” was conducted on Saturday, 28th February 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in offline mode at the New Conference Hall near White OAT, Campus-12, KIIT (DU). The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 45 students, creating an engaging and intellectually stimulating learning environment. The keynote speaker, Mr. Puneet Kumar Mishra, Vice President (Education), IEEE AESS, and RF & Microwave Engineering Expert at the U. R. Rao Satellite Centre (ISRO), Bengaluru, brought a wealth of industry and research experience, offering participants deep insights into the practical aspects of satellite development. The primary objective of this distinguished lecture was to enhance academic knowledge while fostering social awareness and outreach by exposing students to real-world challenges and advancements in aerospace systems engineering. A major highlight of the session was the comprehensive coverage of the complete satellite development lifecycle, including mission planning, subsystem design, integration, testing, and RF characterization techniques. The speaker elaborated on critical aspects such as link budget analysis, antenna design considerations, signal integrity, and the role of RF and microwave engineering in ensuring reliable satellite communication. The session also emphasized the importance of systems engineering approaches in managing the complexity of satellite projects and ensuring seamless coordination among various subsystems. Participants gained valuable exposure to industry practices followed at premier organizations like ISRO, inspiring them to pursue careers and research in the aerospace domain. The interactive discussions and query sessions further enriched the experience, allowing students to clarify doubts and explore emerging trends in satellite technology. Additionally, the talk highlighted the significance of indigenous technological development and innovation in strengthening national capabilities in space research and defence. Overall, the AEROSPHERE 2026 Distinguished Lecture Series proved to be a highly impactful and knowledge-driven event, successfully equipping participants with advanced technical insights and motivating them to contribute to the future of satellite and aerospace engineering.
