Promoting Space Education for a Brighter Future

The Space Research Center at the University of Central Punjab (SRC-UCP) has proudly marked a significant milestone by securing 1st position at the PinTEX Expo 2025 , organized by the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) on April 21, 2025 , at the Expo Center Lahore. This prestigious event brought together over 600+ innovative projects , carefully selected from an astounding 1,146 submissions representing 50 universities and 19 colleges from across the province of Punjab. Standing out among such strong competition is a testament to the SRC-UCP team’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of space technology. Under the inspiring leadership of Dr. M. Kamran Saleem (Associate Professor, EED), the team showcased student satellite prototypes and a student satellite ground station,  captivating judges, guests, and visitors alike. Their work not only demonstrated technical skills but also embodied the spirit of STEM education and its potential to...

On April 14, 2025, a team of students and researchers from the Space Research Center (SRC-UCP) proudly represented the University of Central Punjab (UCP) at the NAMAL Tech Expo , held at NAMAL University, Mianwali. The event gathered participants from over 21 universities across Pakistan, offering a vibrant platform for young innovators, researchers, and academic leaders to showcase their cutting-edge projects. Led by Dr. M. Kamran Saleem (Associate Professor, UCP) , the SRC-UCP delegation presented a series of impressive student-built satellite models , including CanSAT, CubeSAT, and FloatSAT. These satellite models are part of ongoing student research and innovation at SRC-UCP, designed to simulate real-world space missions and provide hands-on experience in satellite technology and space systems engineering. The UCP showcase attracted considerable attention, with visitors and participants from academic and research institutions showing great interest in the technological pote...