Defence Ministry inks 350th contract under iDEX for miniaturised satellite

iDEX Signs 350th Contract for Miniaturised Satellite Development with SpacePixxel Technologies

New Delhi: Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Defence, achieved a milestone today by signing its 350th contract with SpacePixxel Technologies Private Limited in New Delhi.

The contract was finalized for the design and development of a miniaturised satellite capable of carrying electro-optical, infrared, synthetic aperture radar, and hyperspectral payloads up to 150 kilograms.

Anurag Bajpai, Additional Secretary of Defence Production, exchanged the contract with Awais Ahmed Nadeem Alduri, Founder and CEO of SpacePixxel Technologies, in the presence of Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and other senior officials of the Ministry.

Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane highlighted the dedication of new defence innovators in advancing technology and ensuring national security. He stressed the integration of indigenization with innovation, emphasizing that domestic capabilities provide a robust foundation for experimentation and development.

Aramane noted that innovation drives indigenization by fostering the creation of new technologies and solutions that can be locally produced.

The 350th iDEX contract focuses on enhancing space electronics through miniaturisation of payloads traditionally deployed on large satellites. The modular small satellite will integrate multiple miniaturised payloads, offering advantages such as rapid deployment, cost-effectiveness, ease of manufacturing, scalability, adaptability, and reduced environmental impact.