
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 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 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 reach 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 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 reach Technological Readiness Level 9 (highest level) for the subsystems.
Study the deployable Reflectarray Antenna
Test complete SAR & AIS 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 six advanced subsystems, meticulously engineered for peak performance—designed to tackle the toughest challenges of space.
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.
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.





Writing about the Varuna Mission?
Writing about the Varuna Mission?
Access our press release, high-resolution images, logos, and key visuals—all curated to help you share Varuna’s story.
Access our press release, high-resolution images, logos, and key visuals—all curated to help you share Varuna’s story.






Writing about the Varuna Mission?
Access our press release, high-resolution images, logos, and key visuals—all curated to help you share Varuna’s story.





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