With the Indian Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre’s permission of two Indian private companies, the country’s first private space sector launches have commenced (IN-SPACe).
Digantara research & technologies Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru and Dhruva Space Pvt Ltd in Hyderabad received permission from IN-SPACe on June 24 to launch their payloads.
Digantara’s ROBust Integrating Proton Fluence Meter (ROBI), a Proton dosimeter payload, and Dhruva Space’s Dhruva Space Satellite Orbital Deployer – (DSOD 1U), a technology demonstration payload, were both authorised, according to an IN-SPACe statement on Monday.
The PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM) of PSLV-C53, which is slated to launch on June 30, would carry the payloads.
The first two launch Authorisations issued by IN-SPACe is an important milestone and marks the beginning of private space sector launches in India,
IN-SPACe Chairman, Pawan Kumar Goenka.
IN-SPACe was founded as an independent, single-window nodal organisation to assist, authorise, manage, and monitor the space operations of Non-Governmental Private Entities (NGPEs) in India. On June 10, PM Modi inaugurated the In-SPACe headquarters in Ahmedabad.
Dhruva Space, a startup in the space technology industry, is working to provide application-neutral satellite platforms and full-stack space engineering solutions.
Digantara Research and Technologies is developing end-to-end solutions for safe and long-lasting space operations through its sensor network, platform, and data products for space situational awareness. On June 30 at 18:00 IST, the PSLV-C53, the 55th ISRO mission, is scheduled to lift off from Sriharikota’s Satish Dhawan Space Center.
On the 90th Mann ki Baat, PM Modi emphasised the advancements achieved by Indian entrepreneurs in the space industry and declared that the nation cannot fall behind since the next generation is prepared to go for the stars.
He claimed that until a few years ago, few individuals in India had considered startups in the space industry. But as of today, there are more than 100 such firms.
The Prime Minister identified two startups, Agnikul and Skyroot, from Chennai and Hyderabad that are working on tiny payload launch vehicles. This is expected to result in a considerable decrease in the cost of launching into space. He also noted the Hyderabad-based firm Dhruva Space, which is developing advanced solar panels for satellites and satellite deployers.
Tanveer Ahmed of Digantara, a different space firm attempting to track garbage in space, was mentioned by PM Modi. On June 30, Digantara and Dhruva Space will each launch for the first time using an ISRO launch vehicle.
( With Inputs From Agencies )
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