The network of ground stations for receiving/processing IRS data under this partnership has been expanded over the years and as many as ten ground stations receive the IRS data world over.

The company is also supplying various IRS specific hardware and software items. The company has successfully executed several export orders received from major spacecraft/satellite manufacturers for spacecraft/satellite systems, assemblies and components.

Technical consultancy and services covering a wide variety of activities to meet user requirements constitute a major area of operations of the company. The successful launch of Korean Satellite KITSAT-3 weighing about 100 kgs and German Satellite weighing about 50 kgs as piggy back payloads onboard Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C2) in May 1999 signifies an outstanding achievement and entry into the field of commercial launch services. Antrix has also provided Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TTC) support services. In Orbit Test and Support services, specialized training and various other types of services and technical consultancy related to space systems, technology and applications.

The company has achieved steady and significant progress over the years in terms of financial performance with sales turnover exceeding Rs. 3000 million. The activities of the company are predominantly export oriented and with more than 75% of the earnings being in foreign exchange, the company is earning valuable foreign exchange for the country.

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For details contact:
Executive Director
Antrix Corporation Limited
Antrix Complex
New BEL Road, Bangalore - 560 094
Phone: +91-80-23416273/23416274/23415474
Fax: +91-80-23418981
E-mail : info@antrix.gov.in
Web: http://www.antrix.gov.in