IRC 2024 — 3rd Globally

Team
RUDRA

Engineering Mars rovers. Competing globally since 2013.

SRM IST · Kattankulathur

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10+

Years

Competitions

IRC 2024

~30

Members

Who We Are

Exploring
Mars
from Earth.

RUDRA is the official team of SRM IST taking part in the University Rover Challenge organized by the Mars Society since 2013. The annual competition is held at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), Martian Analog Site, near Hanksville, Utah, USA.

Our team consists of 25–30 undergraduate students from various engineering streams. R&D is the soul of Team RUDRA — brainstorming discussions are always welcome.

Global Stage

Competitions

International Rover Challenge

The IRC is a premier event bringing together students, engineers, and innovators from around the globe to push the boundaries of space exploration technology.

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History with IRC

Team RUDRA, the official rover team from SRMIST, is a veteran competitor at IRC — recognized for its legacy of innovation and technical excellence.

Missions

Rovers complete tasks such as IDMO, PIMA, Astrobiology & Autonomous Expedition, Business Plan Presentation, and Delivery Missions — all simulating real Mars scenarios.

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Guidance