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. It is India's first-ever military-grade geospatial satellite built entirely by the private sector.[1] [2] [3]
| TSAT-1A | |
| Operator: | TASL |
| Manufacturer: | TASL,Satellogic |
| Launch Mass: | 50kg |
| Launch Date: | April 7 23:16 GMT |
| Launch Rocket: | Falcon 9 |
| Launch Site: | LC-39A Kennedy Space Center |
| Launch Contractor: | SpaceX |
In November 2023, TASL and Satellogic had inked a pact to develop and integrate an advanced earth observation satellite.[4]
Once operational, TSAT-1A is expected to cater primarily to the government and armed forces, offering high-resolution military-grade imagery. According to media reports, although the primary customers will be the government and armed forces, the company will also target commercial customers. TASL intends to establish a constellation of similar satellites in the future, with its manufacturing facility primed to produce up to 25 low earth orbit (LEO) satellites annually.[5] [6]