Astrogate Labs: Lighting the Path for Space-to-Ground Laser Coms
Astrogate Labs, founded in 2017, is developing laser-based optical communication systems to replace outdated radio frequency methods in satellite communication. Their flagship product, Astro-Link, is a compact laser terminal capable of delivering 1 Gbps downlink speeds for CubeSats and nanosatellites. The company is also developing a network of optical ground stations and space relay systems.
- Aditya Kedlaya
- Astro-Link
- Astrogate Labs
- Bengaluru
- Compact laser terminal
- CubeSats
- Data transfer
- Deep space missions
- Deep-tech startup
- Funding Rounds
- Global laser communication infrastructure
- High-speed communication
- High-speed space data
- Inter-satellite communication
- Key Milestones
- Laser communication
- Nanosatellites
- Nitish Singh
- Optical communication systems
- Optical ground stations
- Radio frequency methods
- Seed round
- Small satellite industry
- Space relay systems
- Space-tech ecosystem
- Space-to-ground communication
- Spacetech innovation
- Turnkey solution
Eon Space Labs: Building Eyes in the Sky for India
Eon Space Labs, a Hyderabad-based aerospace startup, is revolutionizing the world from above by developing indigenous imaging systems for satellites, drones, and high-altitude platforms. The company focuses on satellites carrying high-performance optical payloads, which deliver sharp, high-resolution images for various applications. Eon has achieved key milestones such as developing the first prototype of a high-resolution satellite payload, securing partnerships with drone manufacturers, and delivering operational payloads for LEO satellite missions and commercial drones.
- Aerial platforms
- Aero-optics
- Aerospace Startup
- Camera systems
- CubeSats
- Defense surveillance
- Drones
- Earth observation
- Environmental monitoring
- Eon Space Labs
- Global South.
- High-altitude platforms
- High-resolution
- Hyderabad
- Imaging systems
- Indigenous technology
- Intelligence-gathering
- Low-Earth orbit
- Modular solutions
- Multi-spectral sensors
- Optical payloads
- Precision agriculture
- Satellite imaging
- UAV technology
- Urban planning