Dhruva Space, a Space Engineering Solutions provider, announced the successful space-qualification of its P-30 Satellite Platform. The launch occurred aboard ISRO's PSLV-C58 PSLV Orbital Experimental Module 3 (POEM-3) mission on January 1, 2024, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. This mission allowed in-orbit scientific experiments using the spent PS4 stage.
Dhruva's P-30 is a nanosatellite platform, which are satellites weighing between 1-30kg.
The mission validated the P-30 platform and its various subsystems which include on-board computer, ultra high frequency (UHF) TT&C module, beacon in UHF, attitude control system with a reaction wheel from comat, and power distribution board.
The mission served as a comprehensive validation of the P-30 platform and its various subsystems, the company said. It was deemed to be a success after Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Trivandrum received telemetry and beacon data from the platform.
Monikered the ‘Launching Expeditions for Aspiring Payloads - Technology Demonstrator’ (LEAP-TD) Mission, Dhruva is now aiming to take up more satellite missions and launch soon. Dhruva Space is set to launch the LEAP-1 Mission following the P-30 platform's success.
Dhruva Space announced that the space qualification of the P30 Satellite Platform has opened up new possibilities for hosted payload solutions and boosted confidence among its customers for upcoming satellite missions.
CEO Sanjay Nekkanti emphasises the success of the LEAP-TD mission as a testament to collaboration across government and industry partners. Nekkanti, said, “Dhruva Space’s hosted payload offering enables reduced timelines and rapid access tos space; shared operations, development and launch; significant cost savings; considerable risk reduction; and various levels of payload command and control through Dhruva Space’s TT&C ground facilities."
Krishna Teja Penamakuru, COO, praised the dedication of the team in indigenously developing and testing the P-30 nanosatellite technology. He acknowledges the support from the Government of India, the Department of Space, ISRO, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), and Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), highlighting their collective contribution to the success of this space-qualification.
Founded in 2012, Dhruva is a full-stack space engineering solutions provider based in Hyderabad, India, and in Graz, Austria.
Dhruva Space offers satellite/s teamed with earth station/s and launch services as an integrated solution or individually to power space-based applications.
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