TSAT-1A

TSAT-1A

Operator	TASL
Spacecraft properties
Manufacturer	TASL, Satellogic
Launch mass	50kg
Start of mission
Launch date	7 April 2024 23:16 GMT
Rocket	Falcon 9
Launch site	LC-39A Kennedy Space Center
Contractor	SpaceX

TSAT-1A is an sub-metre resolution earth observation satellite built by TATA Advanced Systems Limited in collaboration with Satellogic. It was launched on the SpaceX Falcon 9 Bandwagon-1 mission on April 7, 2024 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is India's first military-grade geospatial satellite built entirely by the private sector.^[1][2]

In November 2023, TASL and Satellogic formed a partnership to develop and integrate an advanced earth observation satellite.^[3] TSAT-1A is a sub-meter resolution Earth observation satellite that orbits in low-earth orbit. It will provide military-grade imagery with a resolution of less than one meter per pixel. TASL built the satellite at its Vemagal facility in Karnataka.

Once operational, TSAT-1A is expected to cater primarily to the government and armed forces, offering high-resolution military-grade imagery. The company will also target commercial customers. TASL intends to produce up to 25 low earth orbit satellites annually.^[4][5]

References

1. "Tata's Space Arm TAS Sends Its First Satellite Into Space". Deccan Chronicle. 8 April 2024. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
2. Singh, Surendra (9 April 2024). "Tata co launches India's 1st privately-built sub-metre resolution surveillance satellite". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 21 May 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
3. MP, Sidharth (8 April 2024). "SpaceX launches TATA Group satellite assembled and tested in India - India News". WION. Archived from the original on 9 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
4. Kumar, Abhijeet (9 April 2024). "SpaceX rocket deploys Tata's indigenous military-grade satellite into orbit". Business Standard. Archived from the original on 13 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
5. Pubby, Many (9 April 2024). "Tata military-grade satellite: Tata's military-grade satellite successfully placed into orbit". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.