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Students of Ajeenkya DY Patil University’s College of Engineering (ADYPCoE) achieved a remarkable feat on 11th and 12th May 2026, successfully receiving Slow Scan Television (SSTV) images transmitted by the Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS).
The operation was carried out by the ADYPU Ham Radio Club, with second-year Electronics and Telecommunication (ENTC) student Sanket Patil, callsign VU36ZS, leading the effort. The team trekked to an elevated location near the Lohegaon campus to establish a clear line of sight with the orbiting station — a critical factor in amateur satellite reception.
The setup was minimal yet effective: a 3-element beam antenna paired with a Baofeng handheld transceiver, and the Robot 36 SSTV decoding software running on a mobile phone. Despite the signal being weak during the ISS pass window, the team successfully decoded and captured the transmitted images — a testament to both technical preparation and hands-on problem-solving under real-world conditions.
SSTV is an analogue image transmission mode used by amateur radio operators worldwide. The ISS periodically broadcasts SSTV images as part of educational outreach initiatives, giving ground-based enthusiasts a rare opportunity to receive data directly from space.
The achievement highlights the growing culture of practical, application-driven learning at ADYPU. For a student-run club to independently plan, execute, and complete a live ISS reception exercise — using accessible equipment—reflects the kind of initiative the university actively fosters across its engineering programs.
