IN-SPACE Authorizes Azista BST to Establish Satellite Tracking Facility in Hyderabad

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On 26th July 2024, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACE) granted authorization to Azista BST Aerospace Private Limited to set up a ground station in Hyderabad, Telangana.

An Overview of the News

• The facility will support Azista BST’s own satellites and offer Ground Station as a Service (GSaaS) for Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C) operations.

• It will also handle data reception from remote sensing satellites for both Indian and international customers.

Operational Details

• The ground station will operate in the Ultra High-Frequency (UHF) band ranging from 300 MegaHertz (MHz) to 3 GigaHertz (GHz).

• This frequency band is utilized for satellite communications, including data relay, telemetry, and satellite control.

Applications and Support

• The facility will support various applications such as weather forecasting, environmental monitoring, scientific research, and military operations.

Joint Venture Background

• Azista BST Aerospace is a joint venture between Azista Industries and Berlin Space Technologies, based in Hyderabad, Telangana.