Bengaluru, India – Bengaluru has cemented its position as a leader in space innovation with the inauguration of Asia's first-ever command and control center dedicated to space domain awareness. The facility, located at the global headquarters of space situational awareness (SSA) firm Digantara, is a technological marvel poised to revolutionize the safety and sustainability of global satellite operations.
The 25,000 square foot headquarters features a command center dedicated to monitoring and managing the increasingly complex issue of space traffic. By tracking objects in orbit, the center will play a crucial role in preventing collisions and ensuring the long-term viability of space-based assets.
"Today marks a pivotal expansion as we enhance our ability to provide accurate & timely space situational data to meet growing international demand. Our new facilities will serve as a platform for easing global space operations," said Anirudh Sharma, CEO of Digantara.
Beyond the command center, the headquarters will also house an assembly, integration, and testing facility for Digantara's upcoming constellation of satellites designed for space-based surveillance. This constellation aims to provide more comprehensive and higher quality data on space objects, a critical need in the current era.
Digantara's commitment to safer space operations aligns with the priorities of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). At a recent Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee meeting, Digantara CTO Tanveer Ahmed emphasized the company's mission to develop infrastructure for responsible space missions.
This groundbreaking initiative has been bolstered by a recent $12 million Series A funding round led by investors like Aditya Birla Ventures and SIDBI. With this support, Digantara is positioned to become a global center for space situational awareness and a driving force for the future of space exploration.
