TATA Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) has built a facility in Bangalore to produce high-resolution imagery satellites for the armed forces.

TASL Military Satellites

TATA Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) has built a facility in Bangalore to produce high-resolution imagery satellites for the armed forces. The facility will produce sub- metre resolution satellites and will include a ground station for satellite control and image processing. The ground station will be capable of directing their movement and processing imagery, necessary for the armed forces to oversee infrastructure or acquire military targets.

This development comes after the defence ministry challenged Indian industry to create satellites with metre and sub-metre resolution for military purposes.

The facility was built in partnership with Satellogic. It has the capacity to manufacture up to 24 low earth orbit (LEO) satellites annually. The facility will produce sub-meter resolution satellites.

The first Indian-made satellite, with a spatial resolution of 0.5 m, is expected to be ready for launch within six months. The images will be delivered with a spatial resolution of 0.5 m. The facility will have a ground station that can control the movement of the satellites and process imagery. The imagery will be used by the armed forces to monitor infrastructure and acquire military targets. The satellites will help the armed forces keep a closer eye on border areas.

TASL plans to utilize its expertise in system integration, electronics, and software to develop satellites with different payloads to meet future defence requirements. The company also aims to localize the production process and develop indigenous payloads. In addition to satellite manufacturing, TASL already offers a range of products for the armed forces, including loitering munitions, UAV control centres, artillery systems, and aerostructures. The company is also collaborating with Airbus to produce C-295 military transport aircraft.

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