Antarikchya Pratisthan Nepal

Welcome To Antarikchya Pratisthan

Antarikchya Pratisthan Nepal (APN) is a non-profit organization that aims to develop the space industry and promote space education in Nepal.

Munal High School Consortium Satellite

Munal project is a 1U CubeSat being built by high school students from different public and government schools at Space Systems Laboratory at Kathmandu University High School. This project is on going and planned for launch in mid of 2023.

Danfe Space Mission

Danfe Space Mission is part of Thailand's MPCP 3U Satellite Project. The mission aims to build a System-on-Chip satellite system with improvements on both hardware and software designs.

UN's PHI-1 Project

PHI-1 project is led by UNOOSA and UAE's MBRSC. APN is building a payload for a 12U CubeSat stated to be launched in 2024. APN and National Space Science Agency of the Kingdom of Bahrain are its recipients.

Space-enabled Urban Solutions in Nepal (SUSN)

SUSN is an AI-enabled, space-derived innovative technology initiative addressing urban challenges in Kathmandu Metropolitan City(KMC), capital of Nepal.

Educational Satellite Training (Bootcamp)

APN conducts educational satellite training to grades 6-12 all over Nepal. So far 700+ students from 150+ schools have been able receive such hands-on training.

Antarikchya Pratisthan Nepal Team

About Us

Non-Profit Organization led by a team of award winning people who have come together to work on Vision 2050.

Train the next generation of space leaders, tinkers and designers to use the tools from space to solve problems on the earth. Use satellites as a tool for the training required.

Our programs and discussions are focused on educating the general mass on space technology and its relevance to the society.

Work with government stakeholders, planning commissions and ministries to place first astronaut in space by 2050. First step is to focus on satellite systems.

Projects

MUNAL

A1U CubeSat developed by 9 High School students of different backgrounds. Going to be launched by NSIL, ISRO.

Space-enabled Urban Solutions in Nepal

An AI-enabled, space-derived technology initiative addressing urban challenges in Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC)

Danfe Space Mission

A technology demonstration mission developed for Multi Payload CubeSat Platform (MPCP), a 3U CubeSat.

Ground Sensor Terminal (GST)

Has been deployed in remote glacial lakes to study the changes in the lakes happening over time and predict GLOF.

Sasto Cube

An educational non-flight satellite incorporating a complete end-to-end system of an entire CubeSat ecosystem.

Slippers2Sat (S2S)

A project aiming to build a middle-school CubeSat by training students of the marginalized Chepang community.

The Young Satellite Book

Authored by Ms.Pooja Shrestha and illustrated by Mr. Ubhayang Nembang, this is a children's book inspired by NepaliSat-1.

Paper Sat Kit

An innovative initiative designed for children of age 5+ to construct a satellite model using paper and plastic parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are answers to frequently asked questions. If you still have queries, Contact Us.

A Non-profit, working towards developing the space industry and pushing space education forward in Nepal, dedicated to advancing the nation's presence in outer space. Our ambitious vision revolves around launching the first Nepalese astronaut by the year 2050, symbolizing a significant stride in the field of space exploration.

Committed to technological innovation, we are actively engaged in various satellite projects, leveraging our expertise to contribute to scientific research and communication advancements. Our current mission revolves around launching The First High School Constellation of CubeSats in Space. We also conduct Short and long Space BootCamp, to help develop skills, curiosity, and awareness of space and space systems, R&D of space systems and payload to be sent to space, Development and manufacturing of educational space resources, and Collaboration with educational institutions.

Upcoming Events

CANSAT Training

A training event on developing a satellite simulation integrated within the volume and shape of a soft drink can. Participants learn about the components of a satellite and fit all the major components inside the small space of a can.

Date: 27th June onwards

Satellite BootCamp for School and College Students

Build, test, launch and take home a complete Educational satellite (CanSat) that focuses on core circuit designing, soldering, hardware integration, software design, wireless communication and sensor data analytics skills. The program is well-tested end-t

Date: 27th June onwards