Nepal's student-built 'MUNAL' satellite ready for historic ISRO launch
Summary
Nepal's first student-built satellite, MUNAL, will launch from India aboard ISRO's PSLV-C62 rocket, marking a historic milestone in Nepal's space program and youth innovation.
Key Points
- MUNAL is Nepal's first satellite fully developed by high school students, set to launch on January 12, 2026, from India.
- The satellite was built at Kathmandu University High School's Space Systems Laboratory with support from Nepali engineers and ISRO.
- MUNAL will be operated domestically from NAST's Ground Station in Khumaltar, Nepal's first student satellite with local mission control.
- The project is a result of Nepal-India collaboration, supported by the Government of India, aiming to foster Nepal's national space program and ecosystem.
