AEROSPHERE 2026
IEEE AESS Distinguished Lecture & Antenna Workshop
IEEE AESS KIIT Student Branch Chapter, in collaboration with the IEEE AP/MTT Joint Chapter and IEEE Bhubaneswar Section, proudly presents AEROSPHERE 2026 — an exclusive technical session on:
“Building Satellites: End-to-End Systems Engineering and RF Characterization”
We are honored to host Mr. Puneet Kumar Mishra,
VP (Education), IEEE AESS,
RF & Microwave Engineering Expert,
U. R. Rao Satellite Centre (ISRO), Bengaluru,
Chair, IEEE AESS Bangalore Chapter.
This distinguished lecture will provide deep insights into the complete satellite development lifecycle — from system architecture and subsystem integration to RF characterization techniques essential for space-grade communication systems. The session is designed to bridge academic understanding with real-world aerospace implementation practices followed in leading space research organizations.
🔬 Special Highlight
Following the lecture, participants will engage in a Antenna Workshop, focusing on practical aspects of antenna design, analysis, and RF considerations relevant to aerospace and communication systems. This workshop aims to provide experiential exposure to antenna fundamentals and modern design approaches.
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- KIIT Deemed to be University Campus-12
- Bhubaneswar, Orissa
- India 751024
- Building: School of Electronics Engineering
- Room Number: New Conference Hall
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- Co-sponsored by School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT DU
Speakers
Puneet Kumar Mishra of Indian Space Research Organization
Building Satellites: End-to-End Systems Engineering and RF Characterization
In this lecture at the outset various inputs taken to configure a satellite will be discussed. Subsequently how using these inputs satellite subsystems are designed and qualified for space worthiness will discussed. Further, how space qualified subsystems are integrated and a satellite is realized will be discussed. Importance of Dis-assembled mode and Assembled mode testing, various environmental and RF tests and required facilities will be explained. Followed by requirement of suitable launch vehicle and launch base activities will be explained including launch vehicle interface. At the end methods of performing In-Orbit-Testing and operation of Satellite during its life time will be explained.
In this lecture different types of Antenna System and Payload used in Next generation Satellites will be discussed for Communication, Navigation, Remote Sensing and Microwave Remote Sensing Satellites. State-of-art-facilities required and their specifications to simulate space conditions on ground will deliberated in detail. Subsequently challenges involved and ways to mitigate them for successful RF Characterization of Next Generation Satellites will be explained.
Biography:
Mr. Puneet Kumar Mishra earned his M.Tech (RF &
Microwave) from IIT Roorkee in the year 2004. Since 2004 he is
with U R Rao Satellite Centre, Bangalore. He has rich experience in
RF characterization of 47 Satellites, 325 antennas, and radomes. He
has indigenously developed C-Band, Ku-Band, and Ka-Band
Compact range feeds to meet various requirements of ISRO’s satellite program. He has
played a pivotal role in establishing a satellite-level EMC facility and Asia’s largest Magnetic
Field Measurement Facility. He is also responsible for conceiving, conceptualizing and
establishing World’s first compact range with a 10 m quiet zone. Presently, he is Heading
Satellite Antenna Characterization, Test & Design Section of U R Rao Satellite Centre,
ISRO, India. He has Received IETE-IRSI Young Scientist Awards in the year 2012, ISRO
Young Scientist Award in the year 2013, ASI-ISRO Space Gold Medal in the year 2014, GE
Foundation Award for Academic Excellence and Leadership (2002-2004), IEEE MGA
Achievement Award 2017, and 6 best paper awards. He developed a payload to study the RF
blackout phenomenon during re-entry of space vehicle. He has successfully developed
Indigenous BusBars for High power satellites, which are used in multiple spacecraft. He has
published more than 50 technical papers in international conferences and IEEE Transactions.
He is a Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow of IETE & IE(I), and a Life Member of ASI. He is
a passionate Volunteer and served Bangalore Section in in various capacities including Chair
2020 and India Council as 2017-2018 Vice-Chair (Industry Relations), 2019-2020 Secretary,
and 2021-2020 Vice-Chair (Professional Activities). Presently he is serving as BoG IEEE
AESS and Member of Global Committees of IEEE Industry Engagement, IEEE APS, and
IEEE Technical Program Integrity Committee.
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Agenda
Program Schedule:
10.00 AM - 11.30 PM, Talk by Mr. Puneet Mishra
12.00 to 1PM: Hand’s on Antenna design using CST Simulation Software
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