KL University has successfully launched three satellites, namely CAN SAT, KL SAT2, and KL ZAC, all of which were designed and developed entirely by its students. The launch, held on Saturday, October 18, marked a proud milestone in student-led innovation and space research. 

The event was graced by Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Mr. Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, and Deputy Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, Mr. K. Raghu Ramakrishna Raju. The university's leadership, including Vice-Chairman Mr. Koneru Nikhil Karthikeyan, Vice-Chancellor Dr. G. Parthasaradhi Varma, and senior faculty members, were also present.

"Launching a student-designed satellite is a moment of immense pride. This is a historic chapter in the university's legacy,"  said Mr. Srinivasa Varma, applauding the students for their innovation.

He also disclosed that among the three, CAN SAT is selected to represent Andhra Pradesh at the national-level 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar' competitions scheduled for October 27 in Uttar Pradesh.

Mr. Ramakrishna Raju also echoed the same sentiment, saying,  “With PM Modi's emphasis on science and technology, India is now building satellites at a fraction of the cost required by NASA,”  calling the back-to-back launch a very proud moment.

Each satellite launched tells a story of dedication and hands-on learning. KL SAT2, an upgraded version of KL SAT1, reached an altitude of 12 km and traveled nearly 60 km, gathering valuable data on atmospheric and ozone layer changes before returning safely to the launch pad. Meanwhile, KL ZAC stood out as the lightest student-built satellite ever developed by the university team, a remarkable feat of engineering and creativity.

With achievements like these, KL University continues to strengthen its reputation among the  top universities in Vijayawada , recognized for its commitment to research, innovation, and hands-on learning.