Varuna Mission
Varuna Mission
Varuna Mission
Varuna is an in-orbit demonstration of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) in a CubeSAT form factor. It is scheduled for launch aboard a PSLV on ISRO’s POEM platform within the year.
Varuna is an in-orbit demonstration of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) in a CubeSAT form factor. It is scheduled for launch aboard a PSLV on ISRO’s POEM platform within the year.
Varuna is an in-orbit demonstration of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) in a CubeSAT form factor. It is scheduled for launch aboard a PSLV on ISRO’s POEM platform within the year.
Varuna Mission: Video Explainer
Varuna Mission: Video Explainer
Watch this short video to understand everything - our mission plan, mission objectives, and much more.
Mission Objectives
Mission Objectives
Mission Objectives
Varuna is an in-orbit technology demonstrator intended to help achieve flight worthiness of our subsystems for all future missions. On completion of the mission, we will have Technology Readiness Level 9 (highest level) for the subsystems.
Varuna is an in-orbit technology demonstrator intended to help achieve flight worthiness of our subsystems for all future missions. On completion of the mission, we will have reached Technological Readiness Level 9 (highest level) for the subsystems.
Varuna is an in-orbit technology demonstrator intended to help achieve flight worthiness of our subsystems for all future missions. On completion of the mission, we will have Technology Readiness Level 9 (highest level) for the subsystems.
Study the deployable Reflectarray Antenna
Test all the SAR Electronics
Test the Electronic Power Conditioner (EPC)
Test pre-driver stage of high efficiency solid-state power amplifier and other components in Radar Transmit receive chain
Varuna Hardware & Subsystems
Varuna Hardware & Subsystems
Varuna is equipped with seven advanced subsystems, meticulously engineered for peak performance—designed to tackle the toughest challenges of space.
Software-defined Radio and Radar
Generation and reception of radar and communication signals in the X-band frequency range.
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Software-defined Radio and Radar
Generation and reception of radar and communication signals in the X-band frequency range.
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Mechanical & Thermal
Protection of subsystems, heat dissipation, and deployment of antenna.
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Mechanical & Thermal
Protection of subsystems, heat dissipation, and deployment of antenna.
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Mechanical & Thermal
Protection of subsystems, heat dissipation, and deployment of antenna.
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Mechanical & Thermal
Protection of subsystems, heat dissipation, and deployment of antenna.
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Electronic Power Conditioner (EPC)
Convert raw DC voltages and cater to power needs of other subsystems.
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Electronic Power Conditioner (EPC)
Convert raw DC voltages and cater to power needs of other subsystems.
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Electronic Power Conditioner (EPC)
Convert raw DC voltages and cater to power needs of other subsystems.
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Electronic Power Conditioner (EPC)
Convert raw DC voltages and cater to power needs of other subsystems.
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Reflectarray Antenna and Feed
Transmit and receive data between the ground station and the satellite.
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Reflectarray Antenna and Feed
Transmit and receive data between the ground station and the satellite.
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Reflectarray Antenna and Feed
Transmit and receive data between the ground station and the satellite.
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Reflectarray Antenna and Feed
Transmit and receive data between the ground station and the satellite.
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Software Solutions
Enabling analysis of multi-sensor data, derive insights, access to vessel data, etc.
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Software Solutions
Enabling analysis of multi-sensor data, derive insights, access to vessel data, etc.
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Software Solutions
Enabling analysis of multi-sensor data, derive insights, access to vessel data, etc.
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Software Solutions
Enabling analysis of multi-sensor data, derive insights, access to vessel data, etc.
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Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA)
The heart of our signal transmission, the power amplifier, has been crafted with precision to ensure good RF performance with high power efficiency.
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Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA)
The heart of our signal transmission, the power amplifier, has been crafted with precision to ensure good RF performance with high power efficiency.
Revealed soon...
Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA)
The heart of our signal transmission, the power amplifier, has been crafted with precision to ensure good RF performance with high power efficiency.
Revealed soon...
Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA)
The heart of our signal transmission, the power amplifier, has been crafted with precision to ensure good RF performance with high power efficiency.
Revealed soon...
Reflectarray Deployable Mechanisms
The mechanical system responsible for deployment of the Antenna, comprising hinges, torsion springs, dampers and Hold Down Release Mechanism (HDRM), etc.
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Reflectarray Deployable Mechanisms
The mechanical system responsible for deployment of the Antenna, comprising hinges, torsion springs, dampers and Hold Down Release Mechanism (HDRM), etc.
Revealed soon...
Reflectarray Deployable Mechanisms
The mechanical system responsible for deployment of the Antenna, comprising hinges, torsion springs, dampers and Hold Down Release Mechanism (HDRM), etc.
Revealed soon...
Reflectarray Deployable Mechanisms
The mechanical system responsible for deployment of the Antenna, comprising hinges, torsion springs, dampers and Hold Down Release Mechanism (HDRM), etc.
Revealed soon...
Varuna’s Journey To Space-Readiness
Varuna’s Journey To Space-Readiness
Varuna has undergone several rigorous tests to ensure it’s mission-ready and capable of meeting the demanding challenges of space.
Deployment Tests
We've successfully tested the deployment mechanisms for our antenna, a critical step to ensure they function correctly once in orbit. It was like watching a sci-fi movie, only real – and with more coffee.
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Deployment Tests
We've successfully tested the deployment mechanisms for our antenna, a critical step to ensure they function correctly once in orbit. It was like watching a sci-fi movie, only real – and with more coffee.
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Deployment Tests
We've successfully tested the deployment mechanisms for our antenna, a critical step to ensure they function correctly once in orbit. It was like watching a sci-fi movie, only real – and with more coffee.
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Deployment Tests
We've successfully tested the deployment mechanisms for our antenna, a critical step to ensure they function correctly once in orbit. It was like watching a sci-fi movie, only real – and with more coffee.
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Vibration Test
In the vibration test, our hardware endured nearly two minutes of rigorous shaking, simulating the jolts of space travel. It passed with flying colors, proving its resilience and readiness for the challenges of the cosmos.
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Vibration Test
In the vibration test, our hardware endured nearly two minutes of rigorous shaking, simulating the jolts of space travel. It passed with flying colors, proving its resilience and readiness for the challenges of the cosmos.
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Vibration Test
In the vibration test, our hardware endured nearly two minutes of rigorous shaking, simulating the jolts of space travel. It passed with flying colors, proving its resilience and readiness for the challenges of the cosmos.
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Vibration Test
In the vibration test, our hardware endured nearly two minutes of rigorous shaking, simulating the jolts of space travel. It passed with flying colors, proving its resilience and readiness for the challenges of the cosmos.
Revealed soon...
Active Thermal Test
Our electronic power conditioner underwent active thermal testing to simulate the operational environment in space, ensuring it can handle the intense conditions.
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Active Thermal Test
Our electronic power conditioner underwent active thermal testing to simulate the operational environment in space, ensuring it can handle the intense conditions.
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Active Thermal Test
Our electronic power conditioner underwent active thermal testing to simulate the operational environment in space, ensuring it can handle the intense conditions.
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Active Thermal Test
Our electronic power conditioner underwent active thermal testing to simulate the operational environment in space, ensuring it can handle the intense conditions.
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Thermo-Vacuum Test
We subjected our components to the space environment in a thermo-vacuum chamber, exposing them to the extreme temperatures and vacuum of space to ensure they can perform flawlessly.
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Thermo-Vacuum Test
We subjected our components to the space environment in a thermo-vacuum chamber, exposing them to the extreme temperatures and vacuum of space to ensure they can perform flawlessly.
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Thermo-Vacuum Test
We subjected our components to the space environment in a thermo-vacuum chamber, exposing them to the extreme temperatures and vacuum of space to ensure they can perform flawlessly.
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Thermo-Vacuum Test
We subjected our components to the space environment in a thermo-vacuum chamber, exposing them to the extreme temperatures and vacuum of space to ensure they can perform flawlessly.
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Antenna CATF Test
Our indigenously developed reflect array antenna was tested in Compact Antenna Test Facility to check the gain, beamwidth and other antenna specific parameters.
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Antenna CATF Test
Our indigenously developed reflect array antenna was tested in Compact Antenna Test Facility to check the gain, beamwidth and other antenna specific parameters.
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Antenna CATF Test
Our indigenously developed reflect array antenna was tested in Compact Antenna Test Facility to check the gain, beamwidth and other antenna specific parameters.
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Antenna CATF Test
Our indigenously developed reflect array antenna was tested in Compact Antenna Test Facility to check the gain, beamwidth and other antenna specific parameters.
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Sine-Burst Test
Sine Burst (SB) Testing is used for strength testing of space hardware. Our hardware was subjected to bursts of strong vibration with increasing vibration levels and frequency of vibration.
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Sine-Burst Test
Sine Burst (SB) Testing is used for strength testing of space hardware. Our hardware was subjected to bursts of strong vibration with increasing vibration levels and frequency of vibration.
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Sine-Burst Test
Sine Burst (SB) Testing is used for strength testing of space hardware. Our hardware was subjected to bursts of strong vibration with increasing vibration levels and frequency of vibration.
Revealed soon...
Sine-Burst Test
Sine Burst (SB) Testing is used for strength testing of space hardware. Our hardware was subjected to bursts of strong vibration with increasing vibration levels and frequency of vibration.
Revealed soon...
Shock Test
Our hardware survived 1500g of shock which it will endure in space during deployment of primary payload on launch vehicle.
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Shock Test
Our hardware survived 1500g of shock which it will endure in space during deployment of primary payload on launch vehicle.
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Shock Test
Our hardware survived 1500g of shock which it will endure in space during deployment of primary payload on launch vehicle.
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Shock Test
Our hardware survived 1500g of shock which it will endure in space during deployment of primary payload on launch vehicle.
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EMI/EMC Test
We subjected our electronics with electromagnetic radiation to check performance of the satellite in case of electromagnetic interference.
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EMI/EMC Test
We subjected our electronics with electromagnetic radiation to check performance of the satellite in case of electromagnetic interference.
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EMI/EMC Test
We subjected our electronics with electromagnetic radiation to check performance of the satellite in case of electromagnetic interference.
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EMI/EMC Test
We subjected our electronics with electromagnetic radiation to check performance of the satellite in case of electromagnetic interference.
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Varuna Hall Of Fame
Varuna Hall Of Fame
This is the team that built a flight-ready satellite in under 9 months. Legends, each and every one of them.
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Writing about the Varuna Mission?
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Our Daily Small Wins!
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Solutions For The Maritime Ecosystem
Solutions For The Maritime Ecosystem
Current Earth Observation solutions don't deliver on real-time insights. With 30 minute revisit time, our persistent monitoring unlocks opportunities like never before.
Shipping Operations
Shipliners can benefit from real-time monitoring and situational awareness to improve operational efficiency and safeguard fleet.
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Risk Assessment
Violation of international maritime law is on the rise. Leveraging unique data, insurance companies can be proactive instead of reactive.
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EEZ Monitoring
Protecting millions of sq. km. of Exclusive Economic Zone cannot be done by boats, helicopters, and traditional satellites alone.
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Oil Spill Detection
Oils spills cause extensive damage. Combating them requires real-time detection, monitoring, and collaboration between multiple entities.
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Illegal Fishing
$24B in losses annually are attributed to illegal fishing. Detection of dark ships and illegal operators is extremely challenging.
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We're Hiring!
We're Hiring!
Join us on this exciting journey as we redefine the future of maritime intelligence.
Join us on this exciting journey as we redefine the future of maritime intelligence.
Open Roles
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PierSight 2024
Made in India, for the world
PierSight is building a constellation of SAR & AIS satellites to provide persistent monitoring for the maritime industry.
PierSight 2024
Made in India, for the world
PierSight is building a constellation of SAR & AIS satellites to provide persistent monitoring for the maritime industry.
PierSight 2024
Made in India, for the world
PierSight is building a constellation of SAR & AIS satellites to provide persistent monitoring for the maritime industry.
PierSight 2024
Made in India, for the world