Chennai: APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation by House of Kalam Rameswaram along with Space Zone India and The Martin Group, recently conducted a world record event of ‘Dr APJ Abdul Kalam space research payload cubes challenge 2021’.
A press release said, students studying in school from 6th-12th standard and engineering colleges across the nation, designed and launched 100 Femto satellites through a single high altitude scientific balloon for the first time in the world.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a congratulatory message applauding students and the foundation for achieving this world record.
All the permissions and clearance have been taken from government authorities formally. Series of online lectures and a one-day hands on experience session were held in different places across the nation for the students. Another highlight of the event was the participation of more than 800 government school students across the nation sponsored by The Martin Group.
On the day of launch, an elaborate event marked by eminent dignitaries addressed the gathering.
Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan, Governor of Telangana and Chief Minister of Pondicherry. Narayanasamy, were the chief guests and Dr A Sivathanu Pillai, former Chief Controller, R&D, DRDO, founder CEO and MD of BrahMos Aerospace, AKS Dr Leema Rose Martin, managing trustee, Martin Charitable trust, were also present.