LPU Student Space Innovators Win Best Design Award at IN-SPACe Model Rocketry & CANSAT India Student Competition 2025

Over 67 teams from across the nation participated in the grand event of space engineering.

Jalandhar; November 03, 2025: The student innovators from Lovely Professional University (LPU) have secured the coveted Best Design Award at the prestigious IN-SPACe Model Rocketry and CANSAT India Student Competition 2024–25. The grand finale, organized by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Astronautical Society of India. The four-day event witnessed over 67 student teams from across India, making it one of the country’s most prestigious platforms for emerging space scientists and engineers.

Representing LPU with remarkable skill and creativity, Team Pinaka comprised students Priyansh Kumar Patel, Nandish Panchal, Toyib Untoo, Vinay Bharadwaj, Chetan Yasaswy, Zyan, Toushif Raza, and Shalu Yadav, under the mentorship of Mandeep Singh and Ruhul Amin Choudhury. Their winning rocket design stood out for its exceptional engineering precision, superior aerodynamic efficiency, and innovative payload integration, earning them the top design honor among stiff competition.

The event was graced by eminent personalities including Dr. Pawan Goenka (Chairman, IN-SPACe), Shri Shashank Mani (Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Deoria), Shri A.K. Anil Kumar (Director, ISTRAC), and Group Captain Shri Shubhanshu Shukla, who interacted with the students and lauded their creativity, teamwork, and commitment to advancing India’s space vision.

Commending the achievement, Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of LPU, said, "In today's knowledge-driven era, nurturing a culture of innovation is paramount for national progress. At LPU, we are deeply committed to creating an ecosystem that transcends traditional learning, providing visionary intellectual opportunities that empower students to become pioneers and problem-solvers. This triumph at a platform co-hosted by ISRO is a validation of our philosophy to nurture the next generation of leaders who will shape India's future in space and technology."

LPU reaffirms its standing as a national leader in innovation, research, and experiential learning, offering students opportunities to participate in global competitions and collaborate on scientific projects. It continues to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem by promoting curiosity, creativity, and collaboration among young minds.