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Space Indian Institute of Astrophysics researchers develop low cost star sensor. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have developed a low cost star sensor for astronomy and small CubeSat class satellite missions The Starberry Sense is ready for launch on the PS4 Orbital Platform by ISRO and can be used for CubeSats and other small satellite missions in the future. About IIA: It is an educational institution was established in the year of 1786. The primary focus of the institute is research and specialization in various forms of physics or astrophysics. headquarters in Bengaluru. The institute has a network of laboratories and observatories in India, including Kodaikanal (the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory), Kavalur (the Vainu Bappu Observatory), Gauribidanur (the Gauribidanur Radio Observatory), Hanle (the Indian Astronomical Observatory) and Hosakote.