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Pushpak Aerospace to Establish New Facility for IN-SPACe–ISRO Anodization Technology

Pushpak Aerospace India Pvt. Ltd. has signed a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement with IN-SPACe–ISRO for the advanced anodization of 3D-printed Al-10Si-Mg alloy components. The process, developed by the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC-ISRO), is designed to support thermal treatment and satellite manufacturing industries. Pushpak Aerospace will establish a dedicated facility to deploy the […]

OrbitAID Opens Bengaluru R&D Facility to Support OOSR Operations

OrbitAID Aerospace has inaugurated a new research and development facility in Bengaluru with an investment of over USD 2 million. The 6,500 sq. ft. facility will support on-orbit servicing and refuelling (OOSR) operations aimed at extending the operational life of current and future satellites. The centre was inaugurated by ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan. It includes […]

IN-SPACe Facilitates Transfer Of Five ISRO Technologies To Indian Firms

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has facilitated the transfer of five technologies developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to Indian companies. The agreements, signed in Ahmedabad, involve NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), IN-SPACe and the recipient industries. The technologies cover applications in biomedical, solar panel bonding, aerospace, automotive and industrial […]

Astrophel Aerospace Develops Cryogenic Pump for Rocket Engines

Astrophel Aerospace has developed a cryogenic pump designed for use in rocket engines, which is scheduled to undergo testing with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The company said the pump was developed over a period of eight months, with all components designed in-house. The pump comprises more than 50 individual parts and is capable […]

ITI Limited Supplies Avionics Systems for NISAR Satellite’s GSLV F16 Launch Vehicle

ITI Limited, a manufacturer of telecom equipment, supplied avionics systems for the ISRO-NASA NISAR satellite, which was launched on 30 July 2025 by ISRO’s GSLV-F16 rocket. Launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, the rocket placed the 2,393 kg satellite into its intended orbit with the help of ITI’s avionics systems. ITI Limited’s Palakkad […]

AgniKul Cosmos Secures US Patent for Single-Piece 3D-Printed Rocket Engine

AgniKul Cosmos, a Chennai-based aerospace start-up, has developed a roughly one-metre-long rocket engine produced as a single piece using additive manufacturing. The company has been granted a United States patent for the engine’s design and manufacturing method. The component was printed from an Inconel superalloy and manufactured in a single operation without welds, joints or fasteners, […]

BHEL Supplies Key Hardware for NASA-ISRO NISAR Mission

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has supplied key hardware components for the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, a collaborative Earth observation mission between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The company’s Electronics Systems Division in Bengaluru manufactured three space-grade solar panels and a lithium-ion battery for […]

Indigenous Defence Systems Play Key Role in India’s Military Operations

India’s use of domestically developed military technology, including air defence systems and loitering munitions, featured prominently in Operation SINDOOR, a coordinated response to recent cross-border attacks. The Indian Armed Forces deployed a mix of legacy and indigenous platforms to neutralise aerial threats and carry out precision strikes without crossing international boundaries. On May 7–8, multiple […]

ISRO Commissions Landing Gear Test Facility for Reusable Launch Vehicle Development

ISRO has commissioned a new Landing Gear Drop Test Facility at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to support the development of landing systems for the winged body Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) named Pushpak. The facility will be used for the testing and qualification of deployable landing gear systems intended for the […]