MITS Gwalior Hosts NAKSHATRA 2026 Aerospace Hackathon

Gwalior, October 24, 2026: The MITS Incubation Centre and the Aerospace Club of Madhav Institute of Technology and Science (MITS), Gwalior, successfully hosted the final round of NAKSHATRA – The Aerospace Hackathon 2026 at the Student Activity Centre.

The 12-hour hackathon brought together teams to develop practical solutions to challenges in aerospace and space technology. Participants worked across six tracks: Space Systems and Data, AI/ML for Aerospace, Space Debris and Orbital Analytics, Satellite Health Monitoring, Remote Sensing and Geospatial AI, and Lunar Hazard Analytics. Teams presented working demonstrations of their projects, highlighting technical skills and innovative approaches.

The projects were evaluated by Mr. Vishnu Agrawal, FIE (India), FIV, an experienced professional with 52 years of experience in heavy engineering. The evaluation focused on problem clarity, technical soundness, feasibility, innovation, and the quality of working demonstrations.

Encouraging the participants, Mr. Agrawal emphasised that the true value of a machine lies in what it can actually accomplish. He urged the teams not to abandon their ideas after the event and encouraged them to take their projects forward through incubation support.

He also congratulated Dr. Malvi, Dr. Mishra, Centre Head Navadha Maheshwari, Shreya, and the Aerospace Club team for organising the event successfully.

The programme concluded with the felicitation of the winning teams, followed by lunch. NAKSHATRA 2026 provided students with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate innovative ideas addressing real-world challenges in aerospace and space technology.