Pixxel wins grant for manufacturing miniaturized multi-payload satellites for IAF
The Hindu
Bengaluru-based space startup Pixxel has won a multi-crore grant from Innovations for Defence Excellence under the Ministry of Defence (iDEX) for the Mission DefSpace Challenge under iDEX Prime (Space), to manufacture miniaturized multi-payload satellites for the Indian Air Force.
Bengaluru-based space startup Pixxel has won a multi-crore grant from Innovations for Defence Excellence under the Ministry of Defence (iDEX) for the Mission DefSpace Challenge under iDEX Prime (Space), to manufacture miniaturized multi-payload satellites for the Indian Air Force.
Received as a part of the SPARK grants by iDEX, this grant will equip Pixxel to develop small satellites of up to 150 kgs for Electro-Optical, Infrared, Synthetic Aperture Radar, and Hyper Spectral purposes; marking a significant milestone in Pixxel’s mission to revolutionize the space industry.
“We are delighted to receive iDEX’s grant and utilize our expertise of building microsatellites in-house to manufacture satellites externally for the first time. This recognition highlights Pixxel’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and innovation. We are grateful for the trust placed in us and excited to embark on this next phase of collaboration with the Indian government,” Awais Ahmed, CEO, Pixxel, said.
The startup said that it has already solidified its position as a leading innovator in the space tech sector, building and launching made in India and the world’s highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral imaging satellites.
“Leveraging this indigenous technology and expertise that can enable ease of manufacture, low cost, and ease of launch, Pixxel will now manufacture small satellites for the Indian Defense sector,” it said.
The SPARK grants - offered to startups selected through the iDEX (Prime) and DISC.
Initiatives are aimed at catalyzing innovation enabling Indian innovators and entrepreneurs to deliver technologically advanced solutions as well as propel deep-tech innovations in India.
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