Uttarakhand Students Launch Satellite Payload, Make Space History from Haldwani

• Uttarakhand students successfully launched a satellite payload from Haldwani via a high-altitude helium balloon, marking North India's first educational space mission.
• The payload reached 7-10 km altitude, collecting data on atmospheric conditions, temperature, pressure, and environmental changes using modern sensors.
• Biological samples like seeds and pollen were included to study their reaction in high-altitude, low-pressure environments, aiding future astrobiology research.
• The mission, organized under the Astropathshala initiative, involved students designing CubeSat models and witnessing the launch process.
• Airspace clearance from AAI and DGCA permissions were secured, with temporary flight alterations ensuring a safe launch; future missions aim for 35 km altitude.

Why It Matters: Uttarakhand students achieved a historic space milestone, launching a satellite payload for scientific research.