Promoting Space Education for a Brighter Future

This initiative brought together key figures from the Space Research Center (SRC) at the University of Central Punjab (UCP) and Research Solutions & Ventures (RESOLVE) . Participants included Dr. Muhammad Waseem (Director, RESOLVE), Dr. Muhammad Kamran Saleem (Associate Professor, UCP Lahore), Dr. Muhammad Latif (Senior Research Engineer, RESOLVE), and Naveed Ahmed (Research Engineer, RESOLVE). Their collective expertise set the stage for meaningful discussions on advancing space technology research. The key highlights from the meeting are as follows, Presentation on SRC-UCP Research Achievements: Dr. Muhammad Kamran Saleem shared a detailed presentation showcasing the research accomplishments and ongoing projects at the Space Research Center (SRC), University of Central Punjab (UCP). Established in 2019, SRC-UCP has been at the forefront of space technology research and education. This presentation served as the foundation for discussions about collaboration opportunities bet...

 We are excited to share a major breakthrough at the Space Research Center (SRC-UCP), University of Central Punjab, Lahore. After months of dedicated effort, our team has successfully captured its first satellite image from a NOAA weather satellite . Since June 2024, researchers at SRC-UCP have been diligently working on designing and developing a custom satellite ground station. This achievement is a testament to their expertise and commitment. The success was made possible by creating specialized VHF antenna systems optimized for satellite signal reception. These include innovative designs such as cross-dipole, V, inverted V, and quadrifilar helix antennas. A software-defined radio (SDR) integrated with GNU Radio served as the receiver, allowing us to decode satellite signals into the stunning image attached below. This image covers the Central Asia region, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, parts of Iran, China, and India. We are also proud to announce that SRC-UCP now ho...