| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Two Hyderabad-based start-ups prepare a compact Earth observation satellite for launch |
| Mission Name | MOI-1 |
| Developed by | TakeMe2Space (with electro-optics support from EON Space Labs) |
| Satellite Weight | 14 kg (much lighter than conventional satellites) |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at ~500 km altitude |
| Operational Life | 3-5 years |
| Camera Resolution | 9.2 metres with an 18.7 km swath |
| Multispectral Imaging | Captures data in nine spectral bands |
| Applications | Agriculture, urban mapping, ship detection, construction tracking |
| Onboard Computing | Uses AI for in-orbit data processing |
| Key Technology | Integrated with MIRA, a miniaturized space telescope |
| Built & Tested at | Azista BST Aerospace, Sanand GIDC, Ahmedabad |
| Total Build Cost | ₹2.5 crore (~40-70% cheaper than global equivalents) |
| Indigenous Components | Mostly Indian-made, except for Nvidia GPU |
| Launch Vehicle | PSLV (as a co-passenger payload) |
| Launch Site | Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota |
| Launch Timeline | Early January 2026 |
| Total Co-passengers | ~18 payloads |
| Strategic Significance | Strengthens India's private space sector, supports dual-use (civil & defense) capabilities |
| ISRO's Role | Provides launch ecosystem under its private sector participation push |
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