But his actions and thoughts centre around the “Femto” experimental satellite designed by him with a group of five other students. The satellite is the only model selected from India to be launched into the sub-orbital space by SR 4 rocket. It would capture and record temperature, atmosphere, radiation level, rotation buckling and magnetosphere, said Shaarook, who is a “lead scientist” in Chennai-based Space Kidz India, which is encouraging aspiring space students. Vinay Bharadwaj, Tanishq Dwevdi, Yagnasai, Abdul Kashif and Gobi Nath were part of the team that designed the satellite. Ever since Shaarook revealed the selection of his satellite for the launch, his house in Pallapatti continues to get steady visitors.

Source: The Hindu May 12, 2017 02:15 UTC