AEROSPHERE 2026: IEEE AESS Distinguished Lecture & Antenna Workshop Recap

The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Student Branch Chapter, in collaboration with the IEEE AP/MTT Joint Chapter and the IEEE Bhubaneswar Section, successfully hosted AEROSPHERE 2026, an exclusive technical session focused on bridging academic learning with real-world aerospace engineering practice.

Distinguished Lecture: Building Satellites

The event featured a distinguished lecture on:

“Building Satellites: End-to-End Systems Engineering and RF Characterization”

The session was delivered by Puneet Kumar Mishra, Vice President of Education of IEEE AESS, RF & Microwave Engineering Expert at U. R. Rao Satellite Centre (ISRO), Bengaluru, and Chair of the IEEE AESS Bangalore Chapter.

Mr. Mishra provided in-depth insights into the complete satellite development lifecycle, covering system architecture, subsystem integration, and RF characterization techniques essential for space-grade communication systems. He also shared perspectives from real-world space missions, offering participants valuable exposure to industry and research practices within leading space organizations.

Antenna Workshop: Applied Learning Experience

Following the lecture, participants took part in a hands-on antenna workshop focused on antenna design, analysis, and RF considerations for aerospace and communication systems. The workshop reinforced key concepts discussed in the lecture and provided practical experience with modern antenna design approaches.

Bridging Academia and Aerospace Practice

AEROSPHERE 2026 highlighted IEEE AESS’s ongoing commitment to technical education and meaningful industry engagement. By combining expert-led instruction with hands-on learning, the event provided students with a valuable opportunity to deepen their understanding of satellite systems and RF engineering applications.