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 […]
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 […]
Dhruva Space has partnered with Pixxel to supply space-grade solar panels for Pixxel’s upcoming fleet of hyperspectral imaging satellites. The panels, part of Dhruva Space’s Solis+ line, are designed for low-Earth orbit operations and offer power outputs in the kilowatt range. They incorporate triple-junction gallium arsenide (GaAs) solar cells with efficiencies of up to 30 […]
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) has announced that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been selected to acquire and operationalize the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) technology. HAL secured the technology transfer after emerging as the highest bidder among three shortlisted participants in a multi-stage evaluation process. The selection process included technical […]
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 […]
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Space Applications Centre (SAC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to collaborate on the manufacturing of space-grade Travelling Wave Tube Amplifiers (TWTAs) in India. This agreement is part of an effort to indigenize production and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. […]