🛰️ SCOT MISSION – INDIA’S PRIVATE SPACE LEAP
Digantara Launches India’s First Commercial Space Surveillance Satellite

🚀 Digantara Achieves Breakthrough with SCOT Mission

On January 14, 2025, Indian space-tech startup Digantara successfully launched its Space Camera for Object Tracking (SCOT) satellite — a major stride in Space Situational Awareness (SSA). This pioneering mission positions India as a serious contender in global space surveillance technology. 🌍🛰️

🛰️ What is SCOT?

• SCOT is one of the world’s first commercial SSA satellites, purpose-built to track Resident Space Objects (RSOs) in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
• The satellite is capable of tracking objects as small as 5 cm, addressing growing concerns over space debris and satellite traffic.

📡 Launch Highlights

• Vehicle: SpaceX’s Transporter-12 rocket
• Launch Site: Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
• Orbit: Sun-synchronous orbit for optimal tracking precision
• Milestone: Successful contact with ground station within hours of deployment 🎯

🔍 Operational Capabilities

• Tracks micro debris in space with high revisit rates
• Enables precise imaging and real-time object tracking
• Helps prevent satellite collisions and enhance mission safety 🛰️🛡️

💼 Backed by Strong Support

• Funded by: Aditya Birla Ventures & SIDBI
• Mission Goals:
  • Strengthen national security
  • Improve space traffic management
  • Support commercial space operations
• Strategic Timing: Announced on National Startup Day, highlighting India’s growing private sector in aerospace 🚀🇮🇳

🌐 India’s Presence on Global Stage

Alongside SCOT, other Indian space startups like Pixxel also made headlines:

• Pixxel deployed three Firefly constellation satellites aboard the same Transporter-12 launch.
• These developments reflect India’s growing role in the commercial space economy.

👏 Recognition & National Pride

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industry leaders lauded the success of Digantara, calling it a milestone for Indian innovation and technology. 🇮🇳✨

🔭 What’s Next?

• Commissioning Phase: The Digantara team will now calibrate SCOT for its core mission — real-time tracking and imaging of orbiting space objects.
• Future Ambitions: Expand SSA capabilities and collaborate internationally to ensure safer, cleaner space environments.

🌌 Why SCOT Matters

With thousands of satellites and tons of debris orbiting Earth, SSA is crucial for:

• 🚀 Collision avoidance
• 🌐 Safe space operations
• 🛡️ National and commercial security

SCOT places India at the forefront of space traffic intelligence, opening new avenues for innovation and global partnerships in the space domain.