Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has partnered with Schneider Electric to use advanced automation systems at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR) in Sriharikota, strengthening operational support for launch vehicle and satellite missions.
According to ISRO officials, the collaboration builds on earlier technology deployments that have supported India’s space programme for over a decade. Schneider Electric has supplied automation systems for mission-critical processes at SDSC SHAR, including those used in Chandrayaan-3 and the GSLV-F16 launch. The systems are designed to improve efficiency and reliability in the complex operations that take place at the country’s primary launch site.
Over the past 15 years, ISRO has relied on multiple private sector and technology partnerships to advance its missions. The use of industrial automation technologies has played a growing role in ensuring precision and safety during launch operations. With Schneider Electric’s latest involvement, ISRO aims to further streamline processes that support upcoming launches, including satellites for communications, navigation, and earth observation, as well as future deep-space missions.
India’s space programme continues to expand its scope, moving from successful planetary explorations such as the Mars Orbiter Mission and Chandrayaan projects to planned missions targeting advanced satellite constellations and interplanetary studies. As these missions become more complex, automation technologies are expected to play a greater role in ground systems, testing, and launch readiness.
The latest partnership underscores ISRO’s ongoing strategy of building a technology ecosystem that combines indigenous capabilities with external expertise to strengthen India’s position in the global space sector.
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