(a) whether ISRO and Anna University has finalised an agreement to develop a micro- satellite in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any funds of ISRO is involved in this regard;
(d) whether ISRO has tied up such projects with other universities also; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES,
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND
PENSIONS, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF
STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY AND DEPARTMENT OF SPACE (SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE)
(a)&(b) Yes, Sir. Under this agreement, Anna University will build a microsatellite with necessary technical and managerial guidance from Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO). The microsatellite, weighing around 60 kgs. is expected to carry a store and forward communication payload.
(c) The overall project cost is estimated to be around Rs.5.50 Crores, of which,
assistance from ISRO will be about Rs.4 Crores.
(d) No, Sir.
(e) Does not arise.