BENGALURU: India’s Space PSU NewSpace India Limited (Nsil), which as per its mandate to commercialise technologies from Isro has kickstarted the process of getting rockets and satellites built by the private sector, has now opened up opportunities for the industry to create a network of ground stations.
Ground stations are key for launch and operations of satellites. Nsil is now looking to establish a “comprehensive ground station network” for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operations. The project involves the realisation of several dual-band and tri-band — antennas that operate in two bands or three bands of frequency — ground stations across mainland India.
“The initial planning is for around 25 antennas, both dual-band and tri-band across the country. In case there’s need for wider coverage, Nsil will also look at establishing ground stations on Andaman and Nicobar islands,” a source said.
In the most recent development, Nsil has floated a tender for setting up of several tri-band (S/X/Ka frequency ranges) ground stations across India. The ground stations need to be equipped with full motion antenna systems designed to perform Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TTC) operations while supporting satellite data download capabilities.
“Each station will feature high-efficiency shaped reflector Cassegrain geometry antennas with elevation over azimuth over train/tilt axis configuration. As per tender specifications, the antenna systems will operate across multiple frequency bands: S-band (2.2-2.3 GHz) for TTC operations, X-band (7.9-8.4 GHz), and Ka-band (25.5-27 GHz) for data reception,” according to Nsil.
The project will be delivered in phases, with the first two antenna systems scheduled for installation within 12 months of contract award. The entire project is expected to be completed within 20 months.
NSIL has outlined strict eligibility criteria for bidders, including ISO-9001:2015 certification and proven experience in similar projects. Potential vendors must have successfully executed at least one order worth Rs 100 crore or two orders of Rs 50 crore each for similar services within the last five years.
This infrastructure development is part of Nsil’s broader strategy to enhance India’s satellite communication capabilities and ground segment solutions to support the growing space programme.
Ground stations are key for launch and operations of satellites. Nsil is now looking to establish a “comprehensive ground station network” for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operations. The project involves the realisation of several dual-band and tri-band — antennas that operate in two bands or three bands of frequency — ground stations across mainland India.
“The initial planning is for around 25 antennas, both dual-band and tri-band across the country. In case there’s need for wider coverage, Nsil will also look at establishing ground stations on Andaman and Nicobar islands,” a source said.
In the most recent development, Nsil has floated a tender for setting up of several tri-band (S/X/Ka frequency ranges) ground stations across India. The ground stations need to be equipped with full motion antenna systems designed to perform Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TTC) operations while supporting satellite data download capabilities.
“Each station will feature high-efficiency shaped reflector Cassegrain geometry antennas with elevation over azimuth over train/tilt axis configuration. As per tender specifications, the antenna systems will operate across multiple frequency bands: S-band (2.2-2.3 GHz) for TTC operations, X-band (7.9-8.4 GHz), and Ka-band (25.5-27 GHz) for data reception,” according to Nsil.
The project will be delivered in phases, with the first two antenna systems scheduled for installation within 12 months of contract award. The entire project is expected to be completed within 20 months.
NSIL has outlined strict eligibility criteria for bidders, including ISO-9001:2015 certification and proven experience in similar projects. Potential vendors must have successfully executed at least one order worth Rs 100 crore or two orders of Rs 50 crore each for similar services within the last five years.
This infrastructure development is part of Nsil’s broader strategy to enhance India’s satellite communication capabilities and ground segment solutions to support the growing space programme.
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