March 06, New Delhi: Bharat Electronics Limited and Bellatrix Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the design, development, and manufacturing of satellite systems and payloads.
The partnership combines BEL's expertise in advanced electronics and mission-critical payloads for defense and strategic applications with Bellatrix Aerospace's capabilities in satellite propulsion systems and satellite subsystems.
The collaboration aims to advance indigenous capabilities in satellite platforms designed for Very Low Earth Orbit operations. The initiative is expected to accelerate innovation and strengthen India's capacity to build next-generation satellite systems for VLEO missions.
The MoU was exchanged between Rashmi Kathuria and Rohan M Ganapathy in the presence of BEL Chairman and Managing Director Manoj Jain and other senior officials.
Speaking on the collaboration, Ganapathy said that Very Low Earth Orbit opens a new frontier for high-performance satellite missions, but it requires technologies specifically designed for that environment. He said that the partnership would bring together complementary capabilities to accelerate the development of satellites for sustained VLEO operations.
