Latest Updates

Recent developments and announcements from MSA

Education

MSA Hosts National Space Olympiad 2024

Over 500 students from 50 schools participated in our annual space science competition, showcasing exceptional talent in aerospace and astronomy.

Dec 20, 2024 3 min read
Partnership

International Collaboration Agreement Signed

MSA signs MoU with leading Asian space agency to collaborate on satellite technology research and student exchange programs.

Dec 18, 2024 2 min read
Technology

Ground Station Development Milestone

Our engineering team successfully completes the first phase of indigenous ground station development, marking a significant technological achievement.

Dec 15, 2024 4 min read
Research

Climate Monitoring Satellite Data Analysis

MSA researchers publish findings on using satellite data for agricultural monitoring and climate change assessment in the Himalayan region.

Dec 12, 2024 5 min read
Outreach

MSA Reaches 1000+ Students Milestone

Our education and outreach programs have successfully engaged over 1000 students across Nepal in space science education.

Dec 10, 2024 2 min read
Development

CubeSat Component Testing Success

Successful completion of environmental testing for our student satellite components, bringing us closer to launch readiness.

Dec 8, 2024 3 min read

Project Milestones

Key achievements and progress in our research programs

Q1 2024

Organization Registration

MSA officially registered under Private Limited Company Act, 2063

Q2 2024

First Workshop Series

Successfully conducted space science workshops in 10 schools

Q3 2024

Research Lab Setup

Established basic research facilities for satellite development

Q4 2024

Student Satellite Program

CubeSat development program with 50+ student participants

Q1 2025

Ground Station Development

First indigenous ground station for satellite communication

Q2 2025

High-Altitude Balloon Launch

First near-space experiment using balloon platform

Research Publications

Latest research findings and technical papers from our team

Technical Paper

CubeSat Design Considerations for Himalayan Climate

Analysis of environmental factors affecting small satellite operations in high-altitude regions.

Dr. S. Karki, R. Shrestha December 2024
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Conference Paper

Ground Station Network Architecture for Nepal

Proposed framework for establishing a national satellite ground station network.

A. Pokhrel, M. Singh November 2024
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Research Report

Satellite Data Applications in Agriculture

Case study on using remote sensing data for crop monitoring in Terai region.

K. Basnet, L. Gurung October 2024
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Media Coverage

News features and media appearances

Kathmandu Post

"Nepal's Space Ambitions Take Flight with Student Satellite Program"

Dec 22, 2024

Nepal Television

"MSA Scientists Discuss Nepal's Role in Global Space Research"

Dec 20, 2024

Radio Nepal

"Space Technology Education for Rural Schools"

Dec 18, 2024