March 6, 2026
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bellatrix Aerospace Private Limited to collaborate on the design, development, and manufacturing of satellite systems and payloads. The partnership will focus on developing satellite platforms designed for operations in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO). The collaboration combines BEL’s experience in developing electronics and […]
February 13, 2026
Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has announced the results of its Satellite Bus as a Service (SBaaS) Announcement of Opportunity for hosted payload platforms. Astrome Technologies, AZISTA INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED and Dhruva Space have been selected to develop indigenous modular small satellite bus systems capable of hosting multiple payloads and supporting future […]
January 8, 2026
Dhruva Space Private Limited, a Hyderabad-based space engineering company, announced the Polar Access-1 (PA-1) programme under which it will enable 10 space missions aboard the Indian Space Research Organisation’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-DL C62. The launch is scheduled for 12 January 2026 at 10:17 am IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, and includes […]
November 2, 2025
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the CMS-03 communication satellite aboard the LVM3 rocket on 02 November 2025 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The mission, designated LVM3-M5, was the fifth operational flight of India’s heavy-lift launch vehicle and placed the 4,410-kilogram satellite into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The […]
September 17, 2025
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 […]
August 3, 2025
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 […]
July 8, 2025
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 […]
June 20, 2025
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 […]
May 15, 2025
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 […]
October 2, 2024
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. […]
