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The Pathfinder satellite will bring high-performance remote sensing, compute, and India-built AI together in orbit to show the path ahead for planetary intelligencePixxel, a planetary intelligence company that builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced imaging satellites, today announced a strategic partnership with Sarvam to develop and build India’s first orbital data centre
India’s private space sector marked a decisive leap forward on Sunday with the launch of GalaxEye’s Drishti satellite aboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket from California.The mission represents a technological first, combining a multispectral optical camera with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) on a single platform, enabling uninterrupted imaging through cloud cover and darkness, reported NDTV.This
Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has extended his congratulations to Bengaluru-based space start-up GalaxEye on the successful launch of Mission Drishti, hailing it as a proud moment for Indian deep-tech.In a post on X, he shared images of his meeting with the cofounders just days before the launch and wrote, “Congratulations to @GalaxEye on launch of #MissionDrishti –
XDLINX Space Labs has inaugurated its Advanced Space Systems Integration and Testing Lab in Hyderabad on 2 May 2026, with ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan in attendance.The facility strengthens India’s sovereign satellite infrastructure, supporting small and microsatellite platforms while aligning with the Atmanirbhar initiative.XDLINX Space Labs marked a major milestone with the opening of its new
Lucknow-based Reflex Drive has unveiled the R8 Integrated Propulsion Unit, a fully indigenous solution designed to enhance drone reliability and performance.Built after months of development across mechanical, thermal, power electronics, and firmware domains, the R8 has cleared bench tests and is now entering flight trials, marking a significant step in India’s self-reliant UAV ecosystem.Reflex
Bangalore-based DILABS Systems has introduced a compact Air Data Computer (ADC) integrated within its advanced inertial navigation suite, designed specifically to ensure reliable navigation in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-denied environments.This innovation strengthens India’s indigenous avionics ecosystem by offering mission-critical accuracy for UAVs, helicopters, and defence
The Indian drone industry has strongly welcomed the government’s decision to grant deadline extensions and waive penalties for contracts disrupted by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The move, announced through a Finance Ministry circular, recognises the situation as a Force Majeure event, providing much-needed relief to companies struggling with supply chain delays and rising costs.Smit Shah,
India’s Defence Acquisition Council approved in August 2025 the procurement of 87 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones worth over ₹30,000 crore, marking one of the largest indigenous UAV programs to date.Deliveries are expected around 2029–2030, with the order split between two Indian firms in a 64:36 ratio to establish dual production lines.India’s decision to procure 87 MALE drones
The Indian Army has formally launched a sovereign swarm warfare initiative, inviting bids for an indigenous swarm algorithm project that will establish a unified, secure, and vendor-independent architecture for multi-drone operations.The program is structured in two phases over six months, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for mid-May 2026.The Army’s push is driven by mounting concerns over
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is intensifying its efforts to advance India’s Medium Weight Fighter program by issuing a new tender focused on the Light Combat Aircraft TEJAS MK-2.The tender specifically covers CNC machining and delivery of critical components for the second prototype, designated PV2, and is a clear signal of HAL’s determination to accelerate production timelines while expanding