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MoD to collaborate with SpacePixxel Technologies Pvt Ltd for design & development of miniaturised satellite capable of carrying multiple payloads up to 150 kgs for Indian Air Force.​

Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Defence, signed the landmark 350th contract in New Delhi on June 25, 2024. The contract was inked with SpacePixxel Technologies Pvt Ltd for the design and development of a ‘Miniaturised satellite capable of carrying Electro-Optical, Infrared, Synthetic Aperture Radar, and Hyperspectral payloads up to 150 kgs’. This challenge is being led by the Indian Air Force. The 150th iDEX contract was signed in December 2022, and within a span of 18 months, the 350th contract has been signed.

Landmark 350th iDEX contract inked; MoD to collaborate with SpacePixxel Technologies Pvt Ltd for design & development of miniaturised satellite capable of carrying multiple payloads up to 150 kgs for Indian Air Force

Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Defence, signe

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Pixxel hopes to deliver satellites for IAF by mid-2025.
Pixxel has signed a contract with IAFunder iDEX to supply miniaturised multi-payload satellites.

This contract will initiate Pixxel’s efforts to develop small satellites of up to 150 kg for Electro-Optical, Infrared, Synthetic Aperture Radar, and Hyperspectral purposes.

Pixxel hopes to deliver satellites for IAF by mid-2025

New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI) The Indian Air Force (IAF) may launch satellites procured from space start-up Pixxel by mid-2025, giving a boost to its capabilities to keep vigil on the country’s borders and beyond. The IAF has signed a contract with the Bengaluru-headquartered Pixxel Space founded by...

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