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Welcome to the GITAM Aero Astro Club! We are a passionate community of curious individuals dedicated to exploring, learning, and building exciting projects in the fields of Robotics, Programming, and Astronomy.

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About Our Club

Innovate. Explore. Elevate.

The GITAM Aero Astro Club (GAAC) is a student-driven community united by curiosity for aerospace, robotics, programming, and astronomy. We design projects, conduct research, host workshops, build interdisciplinary teams, and inspire campus-wide engagement with emerging technologies and space sciences.

Our Journey

Evolution Timeline

From humble beginnings in 2020 to becoming a premier technical club - witness our journey of innovation, growth, and technological excellence.

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🚀2020

Foundation Year

GITAM Aero Astro Club was founded by VVS Basanth Pedapati with a vision to create an interdisciplinary platform for aerospace, robotics, and astronomy enthusiasts.

Key Achievements:

•Club establishment and initial team formation
•First workshop on basic astronomy
•Recruitment of founding members
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🔧2021

Building Foundations

Expanded our technical capabilities and hosted our first major events. Established core teams for robotics and programming.

Key Achievements:

•Launched robotics development team
•Organized first stargazing event
•Conducted 5 technical workshops
•Reached 25+ active members
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🤖2022

Technological Advancement

Year of innovation and project development. Started working on advanced robotics projects and computational astronomy tools.

Key Achievements:

•First Solid propellant Rocket prototype called RAVEN by Team Raptor
•Developed astronomy simulation software
•Participated in the Inter-college Robotics competition
•Established partnerships with industry mentors
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🛰️2023

Research & Recognition

Focused on research projects and gained recognition at national level competitions. Expanded into space technology research.

Key Achievements:

•Published first research paper
•Participated in national aerospace summit
•Participated in IIT Mandi national wide hackathon
•Received best innovation club award
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🌟2024

Growth & Collaboration

Significant expansion in membership and project scope. Established collaborations with other institutions and industry partners.

Key Achievements:

•Participated in IIT Kanpur national wide Tech Fest
•Launched 8 major projects
•Organized a university level Hackathon "Technova 2024"
•Established industry internship program
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🎯2025

Innovation Excellence

Current year focused on cutting-edge projects, leadership development, and establishing GAAC as a premier technical club.

Key Achievements:

•Advanced AI-robotics integration projects
•Leadership development programs
•International collaboration initiatives
•Took part in IIT Kharagpur national wide hackathon
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The Future Awaits...

Next generation of aerospace innovation continues

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Journey Continues...

Values, Mission & Goals

Mission

Cultivate innovation, technical excellence, and collaborative learning in aerospace and computational sciences.

Vision

Become a nationally recognized student hub for research, prototyping, and space science outreach.

Core Values

  • Integrity & Curiosity
  • Inclusive Collaboration
  • Hands-on Experimentation
  • Community Impact
Leadership Team

Executive Body

Meet the visionary leaders driving innovation and excellence at GAAC. Our executive team combines technical expertise with strategic leadership to guide the club towards new horizons.

👑EB (2025-26)
Sampath Varma Datla

Sampath Varma Datla

👑President
🎓Computer Science
📅Final Year

Leading the club with a passion for space exploration and team building. Specializes in mission planning and organizational development.

Key Achievements
Finalist for Robotics Hackathon
Finalist for IT Hackathon
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⭐EB (2025-26)
Dil Barash Mohammad

Dil Barash Mohammad

⭐Vice President (Operations and Outreach)
🎓Computer Science Engineering
📅Pre-final Year

Organizing impactful events and workshops that inspire the next generation of aerospace engineers and researchers.

Key Achievements
JCI Zonal Extempore Runner Up
International English Olympiad Winner
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⚙️EB (2025-26)
Narayana Gupta

Narayana Gupta

⚙️Vice President (Technical Affairs)
🎓Computer Science Engineering
📅Pre-final Year

Overseeing technical projects with expertise in robotics and propulsion systems. Passionate about sustainable aerospace technologies.

Key Achievements
Second Place in IIT Madras Robo Soccer competition with a custom-built Wi-Fi controlled Robo Car
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📧EB (2025-26)
B Raagni Moulika

B Raagni Moulika

📧Secretary
🎓BBA Financial Markets
📅Final Year

Managing communications and documentation with a focus on astrophysics research and outreach programs.

Key Achievements
Excellence in Financial Documentation & Budget Management
Streamlined club communication systems and member onboarding
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Leadership Excellence

Our executive team represents the pinnacle of student leadership at GITAM, combining technical expertise, visionary thinking, and collaborative spirit to drive GAAC towards unprecedented achievements in aerospace, robotics, programming, and astronomy.

Team Leadership

Team Leads

Dedicated leaders spearheading our specialized teams, bringing technical expertise and vision to drive innovation across all domains.

TL (2025-26)
Prasanna RDL

Prasanna RDL

👨‍💼Core Team Lead
🎓Computer Science Engineering
📅Third Year

Leading the core team operations including content writing, graphic design, photography, and club operations.

Team Leadership
Content Management
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TL (2025-26)
Lanka Geetha Koumudi

Lanka Geetha Koumudi

👨‍💼StarGazers Team Lead
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Leading the StarGazers team in exploring the cosmos through observations, astrophotography, space research, and rocketry projects.

Astronomy Leadership
Team Coordination
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TL (2025-26)
T Kamal Shushank

T Kamal Shushank

👨‍💼Programming Team Lead
🎓Computer Science Engineering
📅Third Year

Leading the Programming team in building software solutions, web applications, and AI/ML models for club projects.

Programming Leadership
Software Development
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Collaborative Leadership

Our team leads work closely with the executive body to foster innovation and collaboration across specialized domains, ensuring each team achieves excellence while contributing to GAAC's collective success.

Club Founder

VVS Basanth Pedapati

VVS Basanth Pedapati

Founder & Mentor

Established GAAC to cultivate interdisciplinary technological innovation, mentorship, and real-world engineering experience for students.

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