Mumbai: Ananth Technologies Private Ltd (ATL), successfully completes the integration of two 400 kg class satellites for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This accomplishment marks the first time ISRO has awarded a satellite integration project to a private industry partner, setting a new benchmark for public-private collaboration in the nation's space sector.
The Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) of the satellites took place at ATL's state-of-the-art facility in the KIADB Aerospace Park, Bengaluru, which spans 10,000 square metres and has the capability to integrate up to four large satellites simultaneously.
At a ceremony on 18 October, ATL celebrated the successful completion and delivery of the satellites, attended by ISRO U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), director, Shankaran, who praised ATL's expertise and dedication.
ATL chairman, Subba Rao Pavuluri attributed the success to the company’s sustained investments over the years. "This achievement is a testament to ATL's vision and commitment towards India's space sector," he stated. "We have been manufacturing electronic subsystems for ISRO since 2000 and have been an integral part of every Indian space program over the last two decades." The project involved over 100 engineers and technicians, making it the most sophisticated satellite integration undertaken by a private company in India to date.
ATL’s expanding capabilities
- International Collaboration: At the Bengaluru Space Expo (BSX), ATL signed an MOU with Space Machines Company from Australia to provide AIT services.
- Satellite Components: ATL manufactures solar panels for small satellites, which have been exported internationally.
- Launch Vehicle Services: The company performs integration for ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in Thiruvananthapuram, having completed work on 10 PSLVs.
- New Facilities: A facility in Thiruvananthapuram specialises in launch vehicle AIT, integrating equipment bays and electronic components.
Pavuluri envisions rapid growth in the Indian space sector, comparing it to the rising demand for drones. "Just as drones are seeing extensive use in various civilian and strategic sectors, small satellites will also be widely adopted," he stated. ATL's expertise in electronics manufacturing and satellite AIT services continues to attract both government and private clients.
ATL also offers geospatial services for applications in urban planning, natural resource management, gas pipeline planning, and municipal property tax management.
The success of this satellite integration project underscores ATL's role as a leading player in India's space industry, paving the way for further public-private partnerships to advance the nation’s space capabilities.
