SEDS Ruhuna - Exploring the Cosmos

Students for the Exploration and Development of Space at University of Ruhuna. Join us in unlocking the mysteries of the universe.

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2 events · 2 competitions in progress

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Ongoing Events & Competitions

Track the missions currently underway—join a meetup, support our teams, or cheer on competitors while they build space tech breakthroughs.

Ongoing Events

2 active

01 Oct 2026 Observation Camp

Ad Astra 3.0

A rapid-prototyping competition where teams build autonomous payload deployment systems for near-space missions.

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01 Nov 2026 Knowledge Sharing

Beyond Earth 2026

Beyond Earth is an upcoming space exploration-themed event organized by SEDS Ruhuna.

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Ongoing Competitions

2 active

01 Oct 2026 Competition

CosMotron 2026

A rapid-prototyping competition where teams build autonomous payload deployment systems for near-space missions.

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01 Oct 2026 Competition

RocketFest 2026

National student launch festival featuring sounding rocket flights, safety workshops, and propulsion design critiques.

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About Us

SEDS Ruhuna is a student‑driven chapter dedicated to nurturing curiosity and practical innovation in space science and engineering at the University of Ruhuna. We design hands‑on projects, run technical workshops, observation nights, and collaborative research initiatives that help undergraduates build real skills while contributing to the national and global space ecosystem.

Our community blends engineering, data science, astronomy, and outreach—creating an inclusive launchpad for future mission planners, researchers, and space technologists.

Ongoing Projects

Simulation

Mars Rover Simulation

3D Mars rover simulation with realistic terrain and operational constraints.

Unity C# 3D Modeling Physics Simulation

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Engineering

Rocket Launch Trajectory Calculator

Advanced trajectory calculator for rocket launches with 3D visualization.

JavaScript Three.js Physics Engine WebGL Mathematical Modeling

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Past Events

A look back at some of the stellar experiences we've hosted. Explore recaps, photos, and highlights from our signature events.

RocketFest 2025

December 2025 • Competition

National student launch festival featuring sounding rocket flights, safety workshops, and propulsion design critiques.

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NYX Visions

November 2025 • Competition

A creative engineering league challenging teams to blend space-tech prototypes with immersive storytelling experiences.

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CosMotron 2025

November 2025 • Competition

A rapid-prototyping competition where teams build autonomous payload deployment systems for near-space missions.

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Ad Astra 1.0

April 2024 • Observation Camp

SEDS Ruhuna’s first half-night observation camp, introducing students to stargazing and astronomy basics.

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Our Team

SEDS Ruhuna is driven by a tightly coordinated Executive Committee and a network of passionate Divisional Heads who steward engineering, research, outreach, media, data, education and operations. Together they cultivate a culture of craftsmanship, curiosity and collaboration—empowering over a thousand members to build meaningful space science and technology impact.

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