Presenting the Lunar Rover Conceptual Design Thesis: A Step Towards Enhanced Coordination and Collaboration
An online coordination meeting was recently held via Google Meet to discuss the progress of Arshia Moftakhari’s master’s thesis on the conceptual design of a lunar rover at Khajeh Nasir Toosi University of Technology. The meeting included Dr. Mehran Mirshams, the thesis supervisor, as well as Dr. Akhlumadi, Dr. Sokolov, and Mrs. Parvaneh. The primary goal of the session was to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with Dr. Akhlumadi and [...]
Using a solar tracker to control the attitude of a satellite
This project, titled "One-Axis Attitude Control of a Satellite with a Two-Degree-of-Freedom Solar Tracker," was conducted by Issa Sepahvand, a PhD student in Aerospace Engineering, as part of the "Spacecraft System Design" course in 2021. In this project, assuming a hypothetical Earth and Sun, the satellite’s solar panels are initially oriented towards the Sun using two servo motors, thereby determining the satellite's attitude relative to Earth. Then the reaction [...]
A Thesis Defense Session for MSc/Mehran Pishahang in RUDN University (Russia)
Title: CubeSat Constellation Simulation For IoT Services By Mehran Pishahang Supervisor: Dr. Mehran Mirshams & Dr. Olga Saltykova Aleksandrovna Chairmen: Dr. June 20, 2024 The main purpose is providing IoT service for users to connect any devices and objects to some sensors and actuators to make them smart by Internet or frequencies, allowing them to collect and share information, and to be remotely monitored and controlled. [...]
Niki’s seminar on the feasibility study on 6D pose estimation of PocketQubes
On Tuesday, 27 August, Niki delivered the second seminar of her PhD, presenting the results of a feasibility study on 6D pose estimation of PocketQubes using computer vision algorithms. Her research tackles the challenges posed by current satellite cameras and control systems, with the goal of integrating computer vision technologies into real-world satellite operations and mission design. Throughout her PhD, Niki has focused on space sustainability, particularly on estimating [...]
A Thesis Defense Session for MSc/Mohammad Akhtari
Implementation of Asteroid Rendezvous Maneuver in a Hardware-in-the-Loop Platform With the increasing development of interplanetary missions and space explorations, the advancement of flight control, guidance, and navigation systems for space vehicles has gained significant importance. A project was undertaken to design, develop, and test a simulation platform for space maneuvers and proximity operations with an asteroid. Initially, a three-degree- of-freedom air-bearing testbed, including two translational and one rotational degrees [...]
Master’s Seminar Presentation in Space Engineering Held at Space Research Laboratory
On July 21, 2024, the presentation of a seminar course for master's degree students in space engineering took place at the Space Research Laboratory. Five students presented their research projects. The students who presented were Moein Nazarabadian, Niloofar Parvaneh, Maryam HomayonNejad, Reza Seratjo, and Arshia Moftakharihajimirzaei. Each student shared their research topic with the audience.
Course: System Design I Cubesat Project
In this course, one of the projects that grad. students work on during the semester, is the cubesat project. The goal is to assemble a simple cubesat and be able to test the designed controller for this system. The controller is only programmed to perform around the z axis of the cubesat ( only the yaw angle is controlled ). Here’s the package that the students need to assemble [...]
Ongoing PocketQube Pose estimation tests
Niki, our PhD student, is currently a visiting researcher at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). She is testing a real-sized PocketQube from the University of Luxembourg, using a 6DoF robot. By attaching the PocketQube to the robot’s end-effector and planning trajectories, her work aims to enhance vision-based satellite pose estimation using existing cameras in orbit.
Spacecraft Design 1
“Spacecraft Design 1” is one of the main courses for master’s students . The students of this course (Maryam – Niloufar – Arshia – Reza – Moein) managed to finish the practical project of the spacecraft system design 1 course on wednesday May 29, 2024. The output of this project included 2 cubesats (one for each group) that successfully passed the control test steps. During [...]
Sagar and Timoty the bachelor students, are presenting the results of their research
Sagar and Timoty the bachelor students, are presenting the results of their research. Doctor Akhloumady, the advisor of their work at Moscow physical and technology institute (MPTI), working with us to develop sustainable solutions for space exploration.
Space Research Lab’s latest collaboration
Today, an online meeting was held to collaborate with a team of students from the National University of Engineering of Peru headed by Mrtin Salazar. The participants of this meeting from K.N Toosi University of Technology were Dr. Mehran Mirshams (Professor of Space Engineering & Director of KNTU Space Research Laboratory) , Dr. Morteza Tayefi (Professor of Flight Dynamics and Control Engineering & ADCS lead of KNTU Space Research Laboratory), [...]
A Thesis Defense Session for PhD/Mohammad Zarourati
Title: Attitude control of a remote sensing satellite in underactuated conditions By Mohammad Zarourati Supervisor: Dr. Mehran Mirshams Advisor: Dr. Morteza Tayefi External examiners: Dr. Kamran Raissi Charmcani, Dr. Hamed Hashemi Mehne Internal examiners: Dr. Amirhossein Nikoofard, Dr. Abdolmajied Khoshnood January 2024
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Modeling of laser communication ground station
On December 14th, Arshia, one of our grad students of space engineering major, build a replica of a satellite which demonstrated how a space laser ground station -that is a vital component for communication system- works. Laser beams, these ground stations facilitate high-speed data transmission, enabling a more efficient and secure means of communication in comparison to traditional radio frequency communication. These ground stations typically consist of precise optical [...]
Now in Bulgaria!
Now in Bulgaria 🇧🇬! Dr. Mehran Mirshams the head of the space research laboratory has been invited to present two seminars, by Sofia Technical University (STU). STU is one of the Bulgarian lead universities in the field of Aero engineering. The Aero-Transport faculty of STU is going to run Space System Engineering Master program to make foundation for future space related programs in the country. Two presented seminars has [...]
Attaining the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification by Morteza Abbasi
Morteza Abbasi, the Executive Manager of the Space Research Lab, has reached a significant milestone in his career by attaining the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI). The PMP certification is a globally recognized credential for professionals in the field of project management. What is the PMP Certification? The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is one of the most respected and widely recognized certifications [...]
A Thesis Defense Session for MSc/Saba Amjadian
Designing the Trajectory of the Exploratory Mission to the Moon In a groundbreaking research project led by Saba Amjadian under the supervision of Dr. Mehran Mirshams and the guidance of Dr. Mehdi Jafari Nadooshan, the trajectory of an exploratory mission to the moon has been meticulously designed. This research seeks to address the overlooked aspects of the moon's formation mechanism and its potential as a testing ground for new [...]
A Thesis Defense Session for MSc/Katayoon Kankia
Title: Feasibility of using supercapacitor in the design of cubesat electric power subsystem By Katayoon KankiaSupervisor: Dr. Mehran MirshamsChairmen: Dr. Ehsan Zabihian Dr. Mahdi Jafari Nadoushan (K. N. Toosi University of Technology)September 20, 2023 Nowadays, given the appropriate performance of small satellites, there is a need to increase the storage capacity of electric power in the design and construction of these satellites by our beloved country, Iran, as payloads [...]
Defense Meeting Held for Autonomous Optical Navigation of Interplanetary CubeSats
On September 12, 2023, Shahram Keshavarzi successfully defended his thesis on "Autonomous Optical Navigation of Interplanetary CubeSats" at K. N. Toosi University of Technology. The thesis, supervised by Dr. Mehran Mirshams and advised by Dr. Alireza Hoseini Arani, presents a general approach for optical tracking and navigation of spacecraft without access to ground-based distance measuring sources. The thesis argues that the recent expansion of CubeSat satellites challenges the traditional [...]
APSCO CubeSat Competition (ACC) was kicked off!!
APSCO CubeSat Competition (ACC) was kicked off!! The first online workshop has been launched by lecturers from Iran, China and Pakistan. More than 130 participants from all Member States have joined the workshop. Mehran Mirshams the head of SRL presented two lectures: 1- Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem over view and basic concepts, 2- Introduction to Orbital Mechanics.
Niki has been nominated to participate in this year’s campaign of the UN under the theme of “Celebrating Ways #YouthLead as Agents of Change for the Global Goals”
Niki has been nominated to participate in this year's campaign of the UN under the theme of “Celebrating Ways #YouthLead as Agents of Change for the Global Goals". She is nominated by the Space Generation Advisory Council for her contribution toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Read more
We are preparing for participation in a national tender!
We are preparing for participation in a national tender! Tender will be offered by the Iranian Space Agency. It’s about MicroSat’s constellation with Internet Of Things (IOT) service over Iran. Space Research Lab. In cooperation with Space Communication Laboratory of the university are responsible for providing Technical Proposal.🤞
Spacecraft’s system design 1
Master students has finished their practical work! Students of this lecture have been teamed up in two groups. Each team has to design, develop and test a CubeSat model. They did it successfully!!
Niki explores the world to look for space sustainability
Niki recently had the opportunity to participate in three notable space events, which resulted in meaningful outcomes. Her journey began at the Space Resources Week and Summer Space Festival in Luxembourg, where she actively engaged in various activities. Notably, Niki attended the Space Sustainability workshop during the festival, where she gained valuable insights into the challenges and solutions related to long-term sustainability in space exploration. This experience fostered her [...]
The power of Hands-on Training
Peruvian specialist continues working with CubeSat Hands-on Training Package (CHTP). George Steve Fajardo Soria and his friends participated at hands-on training work-shop which has been organized by APSCO at Shanghai University of Technology in 2019 China, before the Covid perturbation!!!!! In the work-shop by interactive activities, participants got involved with ADCS making and test. they made a Cubesat model with one axis control and tested it on an airbearing [...]
Niki Sajad has an active contribution to the Space Sustainability Workshop
Space Sustainability work shop has been held by Luxembourg Space Agency at FPL. Niki Sajad from our side has an active contribution to the workshop.
Happy Nowruz
Happy Nowrouz, Wishing you a new yearfield with health, prosperity, joy and contentment.
Students of Satellites System Engineering course have finished Projects
Students of Satellites System Engineering course have finished and presented successfully their hands on training Projects, under Niki Sajad advisory( second from the left). They have built ADCS, PG, Remote Sensing Sensor, and TC subsystems integrated them in a CubeSat model and tested it on a Air-bearing basement!
Soroush students visited The Space School Laboratory at Amirkabir Research Institute
Soroush students visited The Space School Laboratory at Amirkabir Research Institute 11, January 2023
Presentation a Balance System CubeSat Attitude Simulator/23rd Technology and Fan Bazaar Exhibitions
Purposes 1. Provides a balancing attitude for the CubeSat model. 2. Provided balanced status for attitude control programs. Innovations 1. Satellite attitude control programs can be tested on it. 2. Reactive wheel is used as orientation and reduction of disturbances resulting from the movement of two horizontal actuators. Usage 1. If used for attitude control programs of CubeSat without placing a CubeSat, the weight of the simulator [...]
PhD Seminar in Aerospace Engineering/Mohammad Zarourati
Title: Designing an adaptive robust observer for underactuation fault diagnosis of SSS-1 satellite. By Mohammad Zarourati Supervisor: Dr. Mehran Mirshams Advisor: Dr. Morteza Tayefi Chairmen: Dr. Abdolmajied Khoshnood (K. N. Toosi University of Technology) December 11, 2022
Niki Sajjad participated in the SGC and IAC 2022
Niki Sajjad participated in the 20th Space Generation Congress (SGC) and the 73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Paris from 13 to 22 September. Niki was one of the 30 students and young professionals from across the globe to be selected as the 2022 IAF Emerging Space Leaders grantee and got an invaluable opportunity to network with experts and present her work in front of the key players in [...]
A Thesis Defense Session for MSc/Mahdi Rivandi
Title: Upgrade balance system for CubeSat attitude simulator based on the air bearing platform By Mahdi Rivandi Supervisor: Dr. Mehran Mirshams Advisor: Mr. Mohammad Zarorati Chairmen: Dr. Mahdi Jafari Nadoushan (K. N. Toosi University of Technology), Dr. Mohammad Ali Noorian (K. N. Toosi University of Technology) September 22, 2022 In order to test the attitude control of a satellite, it is necessary to have attitude control [...]
Congratulations, Niki Sajad
Congratulations, Niki Sajad, PhD student and the head of SRL ‘s simulation office has been awarded by IAC2022 , Read more
APSCO SSS project FRR meeting started!
APSCO SSS project FRR meeting started! More info
Space Professionals Webinar
Space Professionals Webinar Held on Sunday, May 8th 4:00 - 6:00 PM Kuwait Time
A Thesis Defense Session for MSc/Morteza Abbasi
Title: Simulation and implementation of interplanetary CubeSat closed-loop attitude control based on the air-bearing platform By Morteza Abbasi Supervisor: Dr. Mehran Mirshams Advisors: Ms. Niki Sajjad Chairmen: Dr. Alireza Basohbat Novinzad (K.N. Toosi University of Technology), Dr. Abdolmajid Khoshnood (K.N. Toosi University of Technology) March 2, 2022 Abstract: With the increasing expansion of interplanetary missions and space exploration, flight control, guidance, and navigation programs for space systems have become [...]
Celebrating Iran Space Technology national day
SRL team took part in the exhibition Space Technology capacities held by the Iranian space agency and ICT ministry. SRL introduced the CubeSat hands-on training packages and their capabilities to the ICT minister, Iranian Space Agency head, and visitors in this exhibition.
Space Maneuvers Simulation Room Preparation is in progress
Space Maneuvers Simulation Room and its infrastructure, step by step, are becoming ready for Operational Tests.
A Thesis Defense Session for MSc/ Mojtaba Namvar
Title: Electro-optical orbit determination with using the COTS equipment By Mojtaba NamvarSupervisor: Dr. Mehran MirshamsAdvisors: Alireza VafaChairmen: Dr. Hamed Alisadeghi (K. N. Toosi University of Technology), Dr. Alireza Basohbat Novinzad (K. N. Toosi University of Technology)January 12, 2022 Determining the orbits of satellites is essential for planning and carrying out space projects. As in the past, the issue of determining the orbits of planets and objects in space has [...]
Happy Birthday, Dr. Mehran Mirshams.
SRL members celebrated Dr. Mirshams’ birthday on this very special day! They all wish him a splendid year filled with happiness, health, and success. Happy Birthday Dr. Mirshams! We are so grateful for getting a chance to work under your supervision ❤️
James Webb space telescope launch live stream by SRL members
Niki Sajjad and Morteza Abbasi have participated in different JWST live streams programs at Galactic guests Adib astronomy center as space systems specialists.
The new age of Large Low Earth Orbit Satellite Constellations
Abstract: The Satellite industry sector is going through continuous innovation since its inception in 1960s.With advancement in technology, in the space communication ecosystem we are experiencing rapid advancement. The 4th industrial revolution has started, it requires more robust and advance communication platforms to support our ambition of “Be Connected anywhere, anytime”. Various reports indicate Tens of Billion devices need to be connected over the next several years. New technological [...]
SRLSAT team were not selected for the engineering model phase
Unfortunately, After the presentation of the MIL phase And unlike team member's Effort in this phase and their good result on MIL, They could not reach an agreement with the competition officials to build an engineering model.Best wishes and luck to SRLSAT team members for their subsequent adventure in their life.✌️
Space engineering field webinar
Dr. Mahdi Jafari, Morteza Abbasi, and Abbas Rezaiee S.R.L. members have taken part in a webinar in the corporation of S.R.L. and the Aerospace scientific association of K.N.T. university. Students asked their questions and discussed the space engineering field and challenges in this area.
PhD Seminar in Aerospace Engineering/Mohammad Zarourati
Title: Attitude Path Design and Control of SSS-1 Satellite.By Mohammad ZarouratiSupervisor: Dr. Mehran MirshamsAdvisor: Dr. Morteza TayefiChairmen: Dr. Abdolmajied Khoshnood (K. N. Toosi University of Technology)December 19, 2021
Global satellite tracking interview
The Space Research Laboratory team has participated in the Global Satellite Tracking initiative, a competition launched by SGAC in collaboration with SatNOGS. Our team has made it to the interview phase! The SatNOGS project aims to build a global network of satellite ground stations. It is designed as an open source participatory project based on the users operating a ground station that is accessed via a web page for all [...]
SRLSAT MIL phase Presentation
On Sunday, 1 Nov. 202, The SRLSAT team presented and tested the MIL Phase of The SRLSAT to CubeSat competition managers and jurors.
Freshman Visit from Space Research Lab
A group of freshmen had a short visit to Space Research Lab. SRL executive manager Mr. Morteza Abbasi introduced the current Lab's research titles and showed them some of the student teams' outcomes.
The first SSS after launch meeting
The APSCO SSS-1 and SSS-2A were successfully launched on 14 October, and the satellites are performing early operation procedures normally. APSCO has organized an on-line technical meeting on 25th October (Monday) to report the launching and preliminary operation status of the 2 satellites as well as to discuss the technical details for the satellite and ground station interface, and operation plan. The Project members and the technical experts have participated [...]
A Thesis Defense Session for MSc/Alireza Amirkhani
Title: Design and implementation of attitude determination system for Cubesat using image processing with deep learning By Alireza Amirkhani Supervisor: Dr. Mehran Mirshams Advisors: Mr. Mohsen Shahmirzaei, Ms. Niki Sajjad Chairmen: Dr. Alireza Basohbat Novinzadeh (K.N. Toosi University of Technology), Dr. Hamed Alisadeghi (K.N. Toosi University of Technology) October 17, 2021. Abstract: For many years, satellite attitude determination has been done using sensors such as sun [...]
SSS1 and SSS2A Satellites launched successfully today
SSS1 and SSS2A Satellites launched successfully today 14th Oct 2021 at 1850 hrs Beijing time. Health status of satellites and launch snaps will be shared as soon as they are made available. Launch movie
On the occasion of World Space Week, the Space Research Laboratory is holding a Webinar
On the occasion of World Space Week, the Space Research Laboratory is holding a Webinar: "Space projects, from start to launch (introduction of required skills, entry and activity routes)"
Webinar Series in Space Research & Education
Niki Sajjad, National Point of contact for Iran Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), will Speak in "An Inspiration Towards Young Specialists In Space Research" Webinar.
A PhD Thesis Proposal Defense Session for Mohammad Zarourati
Title: Design of attitude controller for a remote sensing satellite in various imaging modes, with actuator fault tolerant and under-actuated conditions. By Mohammad Zarourati Supervisor: Dr. Mehran Mirshams Advisor: Dr. Morteza Tayefi Chairmen: Dr. Kamran Raissi Charmcani (Amirkabir University of Technology), Dr. Nima Assadian (Sharif University of Technology), Dr. Amirhossein Nikoofard (K. N. Toosi University of Technology), Dr. Abdolmajied Khoshnood (K. N. Toosi University of Technology) September 15, 2021 [...]
“Cold Gas Nozzle measurement stand” operational tests.
Mr. Nojoomi, an intern in the Space Research Laboratory, completed his internship project "Cold Gas Nozzle measurement stand" and passed its operational tests.
Satellite Propulsion Event
Iranian Space Agency, with the cooperation of Space Research Lab, is going to hold an event to empower the private sector in satellite propulsion and identify the related capacities and challenges. In addition to introducing technological demands and the capacity of the private sector technology firms to meet them, an empowerment course is going to hold for the firms with a focus on market knowledge, innovation management, standards, and tests. [...]
APSCO, ISA and SRL organized A Training Course on ” Micro-Satellite’s Statistical Design Method”
APSCO, Iranian Space Agency, APSCO and SRL organized A Distance Training Course on " Micro-Satellite's Statistical Design Method" during August 23-26, 2021. More than 70 young specialists and students from 8 APSCO Member States countries have participated in this course. Micro-Satellite design method presented in this 4 days short course. More
SRL-SAT team Won first place.
SRL-SAT team, Space research lab's Student team, which have taken part in CubeSat competition. Won first place in the first round of the competition—congratulation to SRL-Sat team members.
Space engineering discipline introduction webinar
SRL executive manager, Morteza Abbasi, will give a speech on the Space engineering discipline introduction webinar.
Webinar “ SRL Student Teams Experiences “
Webinar “ SRL Student Teams Experiences “, Niki Sajad, SRL Research Manager and Alireza Amirkhani, SRL Senior Researcher share their experiences with audience. The webinar has been organized by K. N. Toosi University Of Technology.
SRL is on top of the DAMVAND now
Mr. Morteza Abbasi, Lab Executive Manager, Claimed the most tallest mountain 🏔 in Iran “Damavand” . He takes SRL flag with himself to top of the Iran.
APSCO Strategic Plan (2021-2030) Meeting
APSCO Secretariat is organizing the Development Plan Committee Meeting, during 5-9 July 2021, via teleconference to discuss and brainstorm about mechanism for improving the implementation of cooperative projects listed in the APSCO Strategic Plan (2021-2030). Objectives of the Meeting: There are 4 specific objectives of this meeting, i.e., 1) To review the detailed proposals of projects listed in the current 10-Year Strategic Plan and select some appropriate projects to [...]
SRL logo now on the top of TOCHAL mountain 🏔
SRL logo now on the top of TOCHAL mountain 🏔, Tehran.Morteza Abbasi, in the middle, has climbed to the 3964 m high mountain at north of Iran capital.We believe in physical care as much as mental.
Certificate of appointment of Niki Sajjad as National Point of Contact for Iran
29 May 2021 NIKI SAJJAD is officially designated as National Point of Contact for Iran; By Executive Council of the Space Generation Advisory Council in Support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications (SGAC). Her term will last for two years, until May 2023. During that time, she is appointed to act as representative of SGAC in Iran.
Space Engineering Introduction Webinar
Space Research Laboratory organized this webinar in collaboration with the KNTU Aerospace Scientific Association. In this webinar, Mr. Morteza Abbasi, Executive Director of the Space Research Laboratory, introduced space engineering, stated the prerequisite of students for study in this field, and a Q&A session was held at the end.
First Space Research Lab. Online Workshop
First Space Research Lab. Online Workshop on Planetary Explorations: Spacecrafts and Space Geodesy August-September 2021 Recent achievements of Space Exploration and space technologies and development process has made Planetary Explorations more and more important and indispensable tools for space development. Planetary Explorations enable humanity to see the WORLD in a different way and realize innovative and challenging missions, including exoplanets monitoring, deep space explorations, education, entertainment or even [...]
Happy teacher’s day.
Space Research Laboratory's students and researchers held a virtual meeting to celebrate teacher's day. All the members congratulated this day and wished peace, well-being, and success to Dr. Mehran Mirshams, Professor of KNTU Aerospace engineering faculty and The Space Research Laboratory director.
The end-of-year meeting of the members of the Space Research Laboratory
The end-of-year meeting of the members of the Space Research Laboratory was held virtually due to Covid-19 restrictions. Dr. Mehran Mirshams, Head of the Laboratory, while congratulating the arrival of the New Year, wished a year full of success, well-being and health to the members of the laboratory and all the people of the world. Hoping for better, happier days and Elimination of the Covid-19 virus. Happy Nowruz [...]
Visit of students group from SRL
Visit of students group from SRL. Sunday 28 February the group of high-school students had a short visit of Space Research Lab. SRL executive manager Mr. Morteza Abbasi introduced current Lab’s research titles and show them some of the students teams outcomes. Such activities help high-school students to choose their future specialty more accurately.
RECOVE team got the first place in the Rahneshan National Talent Competition
RECOVE team got the first place in the Rahneshan National Talent Competition, after months of hard work. This Competition was held in different areas and RECOVE achieved the highest score in the "Recovery of Microsatellite" project.
Presentation of SRL-team’s paper at 43 COSPAR-Hybrid Assembly
Presentation of SRL-team’s paper at 43 COSPAR-Hybrid Assembly. A0.5 session 1 February 2021.
COSPAR 2021, 43d COSPAR scientific Assembly is opening now!!
COSPAR 2021, 43d COSPAR scientific Assembly is opening now!! SRL’s team is here, presenting “CubeSat Hands-on Training Package, (CHTP)”, paper. You can find the full presentation in: Presentation
Satellite Design || Course, student team’s projects presentation
Satellite Design || Course, student team’s projects presentation, 2end semester of 2021 educational year.
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SSS-1 ADCS flight model (FM) tests are undergoing COVID -19 pandemic do not stop ✋
SSS-1 ADCS flight model (FM) tests are undergoing COVID -19 pandemic do not stop ✋ developing activities of APSCO SSS project. Today Beihung University and SRL teams run several preparation test works. These works provided in “ MINO-SPACE” company tests room in Beijing/ China 🇨🇳.
Progress Review Meeting on APSCO Student Small Satellite (SSS) Project 17-19 November, 2020 Teleconference
The Progress Review Meeting on APSCO Student Small Satellite (SSS) Project was organized on 17-19 November, 2020, through a Teleconference. The Project Management Board (PMB), experts and officials from all Member States, project management team from APSCO Secretariat and project leading Universities and institutions participated in the meeting . The aim of the meeting was, review of progress of the SSS project implantation and the work done by the [...]
The 6th “Science for All” festival, together with ” Science for Peace and Development International Week”
The 6th "Science for All" festival, together with " Science for Peace and Development International Week" will be carried on from 10 to 20 November 2020 in Tehran/Iran. This year because of Covide-19 pandemic, festival will be run online. SRL with introduction of two it's new products, will participate in this year festival at " Science Promoter's" section. Visit Site More info
Information, Worth Sharing!
Information, Worth Sharing! Find in “ Director’s Selected Notes” (Only in Persian)
The second activity of joint science outreach project between SRL and Mahani Observatory
The second activity of joint science outreach project between Space Research Labratory and Mahani Observatory is launched in from of student summer activity in Astronomy classes of summer shcool in Shahid Mahdavi educational complex in July 2020. Respect to this project, students exposed to construction manual of a simple telescope, to enhance their day and night observational experiences. at the end of summer, the results will be assesssed in [...]
The SRL student team passed all the Nasir-1 CubeSat test engineering models
SRL student team has passed all the Engineering Models’ test of Nasir-1 CubeSat. In spite of Covid-19 limitations, and semester final exams, team has been working hard 😓 for two last weeks to overcome all the “Morphies law” surprises. Iranian Space Agency’s experts who followed the process in site confirmed tests results. According to theirs announcement K.N.Toosi University’s CubeSat team is the first team among the 3 finalists teams [...]
Nasir-1 CubeSat Engineering Model ongoing tests by student 👩🎓&👨🎓 team.
Nasir-1 CubeSat Engineering Model ongoing tests by student 👩🎓&👨🎓 team. According to the project time line Nasir-1 Engineering Model EM functional tests has to be finish by the end of June 2020. CubeSat team is working hard 😓 nowadays to overcome this milestone. Iranian Space Agency (ISA) experts will be with us in next Sunday and Saturday. Wish them all good luck 🍀!
The Toosi constellation team got third place in the satellite constellation design competition
The competition-based event "Satellite Constellation Design Challenge" with the support of the Iranian Space Agency and the Iranian Space Research Center, was held from October 2019 to May 2020 With a focus on Earth monitoring and observation, communication network and local navigation. 16 teams from different universities from all over the country participated in the competition which was hold in the conceptual design level. The team of Toosi Constellation [...]
The Toosi Constellation Team presentation at the closing ceremony of the Satellite Constellation Design Challenge event
The closing ceremony of the competition-based event "Satellite Constellation Design Challenge" with the support of the Iranian Space Agency and the Iranian Space Research Center, with the participation of 16 teams from different universities will be held as a webinar. the Toosi Constellation Team will present their project within this ceremony, which is "Conceptual Design of a Satellite constellation toward the creation of a Smart Maritime communication Network." The [...]
Alireza Amirkhani presented “Space Bus in GEO” paper in Aero 2020 Conference
The 18th International Conference of Iranian Aerospace Society was held in Amirkabir University of Technology Feb.2020 and Mr. Alireza Amirkhani presented his paper in 4 February 2020 that the title was "Space Bus in GEO".
Paper-Straw Rocket
Specific limitations due to Covid-19 Pandemic leads us to conduct series of knowledge based and fun activities for students in Space Research Laboratory. Our outreach branch is a cooperation with Mahani observatory and Astronomy complex in Tehran, so we decided to execute the project at this center. Our first proposed activity is “Paper-Straw Rocket”. It is a simple made, paper rocket that can be launched from a soda straw [...]
Signing a memorandum of cooperation
on January 11, 2020, Signing a memorandum of cooperation between Space Research Laboratory and Mahani Observatory. From the first one of the major goals of SRL was "IRAN Future Space Development".Through the past decade different activities and projects has been provided by SRL teams. We tried to help school students at every level of education, know space and think about it's benefits for our planet. It seems [...]
A Thesis Defense Session for MSc/Vahid Shokri
Mr Shokri provide his Ms thesis’s defense meeting successfully under CORONA VIRUS, restrictions. Only defense committee presented at this meeting.!
SSS-1 ADCS Em test has been provided by SRL team
SSS-1 ADCS Em test has been provided by SRL team in Beihang University Beijing/China. SRL em version has passed all the planed test successfully.
A Thesis Defense Session for MSc/Mohammad Ali Ebrahimi
Title: Optimal System Design of GEO Communication Satellite Under Uncertainty By Mohammad Ali Ebrahimi Supervisor: Dr. Mehran Mirshams Chairmen: Dr. Jafar Roshanian (K. N. Toosi University of Technology), Dr. Mahdi Fakoor (University of Tehran) December 18, 2019 Geo Communication Satellite are most practical and profitable satellites.They have defined with plenty of applications. The application interested in this dissertation are providing Broadcasting services for other Ground station.Design [...]
Space Research Lab in IRANLab Expo 2019
Space Research Lab in IRANLab Expo 2019; 17-20 December, Tehran Int. Permanent Fairground
APSCO SSS-1 ADCS EM Test
Second group of SRL Student Small Satellite(SSS) projects’ team leave Tehran to Beijing today. SRL team together with Beihang Uni. are going to provide SSS-1 ADCS EM test within next 2 weeks. Wish them Good Luck
KNTU Best Researchers Annual Awards
SRL Director, Dr. Mehran Mirshams, has been awarded as one of the best University's Researchers in 2018-2019
SSS ADCS EM test
APSCO Student Small Satellite (SSS) Project, Engineering Model (EM) Test; Phase, Beihang University (BU), China Beijing, Dec 2019. First group of SRL expert's team now is in BU. SSS ADCS EM test is pending.
Festival Opening
Festival Opening the 5th "Science for all" festival, Opening after the opening ceremony. Read more
Science for All Festival
The Space Research Lab (SRL) pavilion preparation and set-up for the "Science for ALL" festival
The Head of Iranian Space Agency, Dr. Morteza Barari visits space research lab
The Head of Iranian Space Agency, Dr. Morteza Barari visits space research lab on the occasion of World Space Week 2019
A Thesis Defense Session for MSc/Zeinab Soltani
Title: Developing a sample cubesat with a magnetic-based control system By: Zeinab Soltani Supervisor: Dr. Mehran Mirshams Chairmen: Dr. Masoud Ebrahimi (Tarbiat Modares University), Dr. Morteza Tayefi (K. N. Toosi University of Technology) September 16, 2019 Abstract: According to the high cost of manufacturing and launching a satellite, confirming the accurate functionality of each subsystem is extremely momentous. So, many tests are supposed to be done to [...]
A Thesis Defense Session for MSc/Niki Sajjad
Title: Design and Implementation of Control Modes for Student Micro Satellite By: Niki Sajjad Supervisor: Dr. Mehran Mirshams Adviser: Mr. Shahrokh Jalilian Chairman: Dr. Shabnam Yazdani (Iranian Space Agency), Dr. Morteza Tayefi (K. N. Toosi University of Technology) September 14, 2019 Abstract: This thesis represents design, analysis and performance verification test of student microsatellite Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem (ADCS). ADCS design and implementation procedure contains several various [...]
The CDR Meeting of The APSCO SSS Project
The Critical Design Review (CDR) Meeting of The APSCO Student Small Satellite (SSS) Project August 21-29, Beijing, China More info on APSCO site
ADCS Hands-on Training Workshop on The Third Summer Camp of APSCO SSS Project
ADCS Hands-on Training workshop on The Third Summer Camp of APSCO Student Small Satellite (SSS) Project has Successfully Completed. Read More More info on APSCO site
Attendance to Conference (RAST 2019)
The 9th International Recent Advances in Space Technologies (RAST) 2019 conference was held in Istanbul 11-14 June, and Mr. Parsa Abbasrezaei present his paper 13th June which was about “Conceptual GEO Telecommunication All-electric Design Base on Statistical Model.”
Testing the vacuum simulator and the cubesat ADCS simulator for the general public on the occasion of the Astronomy Day
School space lab team and The IAU Einstein Schools team from SRL Participated in the Astronomy Day in Mahani Observatory at Shahid Mahdavi Educational Complex. The vacuum simulator and the cubesat ADCS simulator were exhibited for the general public
Congratulations to Dr. Mehran Mirsham on the occasion of the professor’s day
A group of students from the Space Research Laboratory gathered at the Space Research Laboratory on Sunday May 15th to congratulate Professor Dr. Mehran Mirshams.
Happy Nowruz
Happy Persian New Year
First CubeSat Engineering Model Show
Nasir 1 the first CubeSat K. N. Toosi University of Technology which have been design and develop by student teams of SRL, Faculty of Aerospace Engineering and Faculty of Electrical Engineering has been shown in the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology head quarter. Read More
The Opening Ceremony of The First Space School Lab.
The Opening ceremony of the first space School Lab held in Amirkabir Institute in Ministry of Education. This Lab has been design, develop and established by Space Research Lab., K. N. Toosi University of Technology and has been supported by Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology (Presidency of the Islamic Republic of Iran)
Starting the educational process of …
Starting the educational process of the first school space laboratory at the Amirkabir research center
Paper Presentation
Paper Presentation by: Ms. Sara Mirshekari Authors: Sara Mirshekari, Ehsan Zabihian, Mehran Mirshams, Peyman Nikpey Paper Title: Statistical GEO satellite's reliability analysis based on operational life time. Date: 31 December; 2018 Place: Tehran/Iranian Space Research Center (ISRC) Symposium: 4th Specialized Meeting of Scientific and Technical Achievements of Iranian Space Research Center Paper Presentation by: Ms. Niki Sajjad Authors: Niki Sajjad, Shahrokh Jalilian, Mehran Mirshams Paper Title: Micro [...]
Visit Chief Executive Officer of Iranian Space Research Center from Space Research Lab.
Visit Chief Executive Officer of Iranian Space Research Center from Space Research Lab. On December 9th, 2018 On December 9, 2018, the Chair of the Iranian Space Research Center, Dr. Samimi, along with the accompanying delegation (Mr. Dr. Jafar Salihi, Dr. Abdollahi, Dr. Libibian, Dr. Reisi) and with the presence of the chairman of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Mr. Karimi Mazareeshahi, at a three Hours visit from the Space [...]
A Thesis Defense Session for MSc/Zahra Hoodan
Title: CubeSat Lunar Mission Design By Zahra Hoodan Supervisor: Dr. Mehran Mirshams Chairmen: Dr. Hasan Naseh (Aerospace Research Institute), Dr. Mahdi Jafari Nadoushan (K. N. Toosi University of Technology) September 12, 2018 Space exploration and travelling to The Moon and Mars, was the topic of world space week in 2017, and also the 2019-year theme will be "The Moon: Gateway to the stars". Furthermore, the space [...]
A Thesis Defense Session for MSc/Sara Mirshekari
Title: GEO communication satellites reliability analysis based on operational life By Sara MirshekariSupervisor: Dr. Mehran MirshamsAdvisor: Dr. Ehsan ZabihianChairman: Dr. Saeid Irani (K. N. Toosi University of Technology), Dr. Hasan Naseh (Aerospace Research Institute)September 11, 2018 Abstract: The geosynchronous satellites as a complicated system with high lifetime in order to design and manufacturing need to certain and step by step process allocation and analysis of reliability. Regard [...]
A Thesis Defense Session for MSc/Parsa Abbas Rezaei
Title: Conceptual design of GEO communication all electric satellite By Parsa Abbas Rezaei Supervisor: Dr. Mehran Mirshams Advisor: Soheil S. Zamani Chairmen: Dr. Ali Jafarsalehi, Dr. Mahdi Jafari Nadoushan (K. N. Toosi University of Technology) September 11, 2018 The purpose of this thesis is the conceptual design of all-electric telecommunication satellites in GEO orbits. The design method uses statistical and parametric modeling. Statistical models are based [...]
A Thesis Defense Session for MSc/Mahdi Bayat
Title: Systematic Design of a Satellite with Design Structure Matrix (DSM) Method By Mahdi BayatSupervisor: Dr. Mehran MirshamsAdvisor: E. Sajad GhazanfarniaChairman: September 11, 2018 Abstract The purpose of this study is to introduce and propose design structure matrix in the conceptual designing phase for CubeSats. The designing process began from eliciting performance parameters and culminated in the formation of design structure matrix, determining dependencies and finally their optimization. Optimization of [...]