Report on

Industrial Visit to ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), Lucknow, U.P., India

Date of Visit: 16th September 2025

Organised by: Maharishi School of Sciences in association with IQAC and MIRC

Objective: An industrial visit to ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), Lucknow was organised on 16th September 2025 by the Maharishi School of Sciences (MUIT, Lucknow Campus) in association with IQAC and MIRC. The purpose of this visit was to provide students with practical exposure to satellite data operations such as telemetry, tracking, and command, thereby bridging the gap between academic learning and its real-world applications in the field of space science and technology.

Participating Students: B.Sc. and M.Sc. students of Physical Sciences.

Visit Details: After reaching the ISTRAC campus, the visit commenced with the necessary security procedures carried out by CISF personnel, which included Aadhaar verification and collection of mobile phones and other electronic gadgets for safety purposes. After completion of these formalities, the group was escorted to the Seminar Hall, where Mr. B. C. Tripathi (Scientist) delivered an insightful presentation on the objectives and functions of ISTRAC. He explained the crucial role of telemetry, tracking, and command in satellite management and highlighted India’s achievements in space research.

The students were introduced to the differences between the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) and the Lunar Mission (Chandrayaan), as well as the processes involved in satellite de-orbiting and recovery. Mr. Tripathi also shared details of ISRO’s future missions, including plans to explore and extract rare minerals from celestial bodies like the Moon, Jupiter, and Mars. The interactive nature of the session allowed students to clarify their queries and gain first-hand insights into the functioning of India’s space programme. The visit was coordinated by faculty members Dr. Nishant Kumar (Dean-MSOS) and Dr. C. M. Tiwari (Professor, MSOS).   

Students’ Feedback: The students expressed their enthusiasm and satisfaction with the visit. They found the presentation and discussions highly informative and appreciated the clarity with which complex processes of space technology were explained. Many students stated that the experience motivated them to pursue higher studies and careers in space science, research, and technology.

Acknowledgements: The Maharishi School of Sciences expresses its sincere gratitude to Mr. M. M. Zakir (Director, ISTRAC) for granting permission to organise this visit and for extending his kind support. We also thank Mr. Anand Madhukar and Mr. B. C. Tripathi (Scientist) along with the staff and management of ISTRAC, for their warm hospitality and for conducting such an informative and well-structured programme.

We extend our gratitude to Hon’ble Vice Chancellor (Prof. Bhanu Pratap Singh), Registrar (Dr. Girish Chhimwal), Dean Academics (Prof. Neeraj Jain), Dean-MSOS (Dr. Nishant Kumar), Dy. Dean-MSOS (Dr. Kanchan Awasthi). We also thank Mr. Kaustubh Misra (MIRC) for arranging the visit and Sr. AO (Mr. Rajesh Singh) for support and encouragement for the visit.