Pixxel wins defence ministry grant to build satellites for IAF
Under the grant from Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) of the Defence Ministry, Pixxel will develop small satellites of up to 150 kgs for electro-optical, infrared, synthetic aperture radar and hyperspectral purposes, a statement from the Bengaluru-based startup said.
Mission DefSpace also aims to encourage technology development in space for defence applications by startups and young entrepreneurs via various Defence Ministry initiatives including iDEX. (Image Credit: Reuters/file)