Ananth Technologies Completes Satellite Integration
Ananth Technologies Pvt Ltd (ATL), a prominent player in the aerospace and defence sector, announced that it has successfully integrated two 400 kg class satellites for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This project marks a historic moment, as it is the first time ISRO has engaged a private industry partner for such an initiative.
The integration, assembly, and testing of the satellites took place at ATL’s new advanced facility in the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) Aerospace Park, Bengaluru, which can manufacture electronic subsystems and integrate up to four large satellites at once.
Dr Subba Rao Pavuluri, Chairman, Ananth Technologies Pvt Ltd, emphasized that the company has been a key player in manufacturing electronic subsystems for ISRO since 2000, contributing to every Indian space program in the past two decades.
The project involved over 100 skilled engineers and technicians, marking it as the most significant satellite integration effort by a private company in India. ATL is also engaged in integration services for ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in Thiruvananthapuram, having successfully completed work on ten PSLVs to date.
Speaking on the relevance of this integration, Dr Pavuluri highlighted the potential for growth in the Indian space sector, drawing parallels to the drone industry. He noted that small satellites are expected to gain widespread adoption in civilian and strategic sectors. M Shankaran, Director, U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC)-ISRO, commended ATL for its expertise and dedication throughout the project.
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