ITI Limited, India’s first public sector undertaking established after independence and a premier telecom manufacturing company, has been lauded by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for its role in the successful launch of the NISAR satellite. The satellite was launched aboard GSLV-F16 on July 30, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) mission, a joint initiative between NASA and ISRO, marks the world’s first major Earth-observing satellite collaboration between the two agencies. The advanced satellite, weighing 2,393 kg, was placed precisely into its intended orbit by GSLV-F16, a key achievement for India’s space program.
ITI Limited, Palakkad, played a crucial role in this milestone by fabricating 28 avionics packages and 18 HMSA (Head-end Mounted Safe Arm) packages, which were successfully integrated into the NISAR satellite. These systems were delivered in a time-bound manner while adhering to stringent Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) quality standards. ISRO has acknowledged ITI’s consistent support in avionics realization for such high-profile missions.
The NISAR satellite carries dual-band radar, making it one of the most advanced Earth-observation satellites ever developed. With an estimated mission cost of USD 1.5 billion, it is set to be the most expensive Earth-imaging satellite in the world. NISAR’s primary objective is to monitor subtle changes in the Earth’s surface, offering high-resolution data critical for understanding ecosystems, climate change, agricultural trends, natural disasters, and more.
This successful collaboration between NASA and ISRO not only strengthens India’s position in global space research but also highlights the importance of domestic industry partners like ITI Limited in realizing cutting-edge space technology.
