Hyderabad. Congratulating ISRO on the successful launch of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D3) and the EOS-8 satellite, Hyderabad-based Ananth Technologies Pvt. Limited (ATL) on August 16 announced that the EOS-8 satellite, successfully placed into orbit by the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), is the 100th satellite to which the firm has contributed parts. This marks a significant milestone for Ananth Technologies and showcases its long-term partnership with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and contributing to their remarkable achievements in space exploration.
Designed to meet the growing demand for deploying small satellites into orbit, the SSLV represents a new generation of launch vehicles. Unlike larger vehicles like the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), the SSLV offers a cost-effective solution with quicker assembly and launch capabilities. This mission underscores ISRO’s commitment to enhancing its capabilities in small satellite launches and expanding its commercial satellite launch services portfolio.
Expressing his excitement, Dr Subba Rao Pavuluri, Chairman and Managing Director of ATL, stated, “Ananth Technologies extends its heartfelt congratulations to ISRO for the successful launch of SSLV and the EOS-8 satellite. This achievement further strengthens India’s leadership in space exploration and satellite technology. We are proud to support ISRO’s mission and look forward to continuing our collaboration in future endeavours.”
The latest mission is part of efforts by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to enhance its capabilities in small satellite launches and expand its portfolio in commercial satellite launch services, said Dr Subba Rao Pavuluri in a press release.
As part of ISRO’s series of Earth Observation Satellites, aimed at delivering high-resolution imagery and valuable data, EOS-8, an Earth Observation Satellite, is designed to provide critical data for applications such as agriculture, forestry, water resources, and disaster management.
ATL’s contributions to the EOS-8 satellite and SSLV-D3 launch vehicle were pivotal. The company supplied essential components, including power converter modules, the Navigation, Guidance, and Control System (NGC), pyro system, power switching module and Telemetry, Tracking, and Control Packages (TTCP). ATL also played a key role in subsystem manufacturing, motor wiring and sub-assembly integration for SSLV-D3.
Headquartered in Hyderabad, Ananth Technologies Pvt. Limited has dedicated facilities in Thiruvananthapuram for fabrication, assembly, testing and supply of advanced packages for launch vehicles. In Bengaluru, the firm manufactures satellites. ATL specialises in precision engineering, manufacturing, and satellite integration, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable partner in India’s space programs. ATL remains committed to supporting India’s leadership in space technology as ISRO continues to achieve new heights.
