May 26, 2025
XDLINX Space Labs, an industry leader in end-to-end satellite solutions for global commercial and defense ISR missions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Sisir Radar, a pioneer in advanced SAR technology, to build India’s first private L-band SAR satellite, powered by Antaris software.
Set to launch by 2027, this partnership marks a significant leap forward in India’s remote sensing capabilities, redefining earth observation for defense, commercial, and environmental applications. This landmark mission is poised to deliver unparalleled imaging capabilities, offering real-time, high-resolution imagery even through dense foliage, adverse weather, and complete darkness.
Sisir Radar, spearheaded by Dr. Tapan Misra, former Director of ISRO, has established itself as a pioneer in advanced SAR technology. The company’s L-band SAR payload sets a global benchmark, offering 10x better resolution and exceptional foliage penetration, crucial for detecting hidden structures, convoys, and weapon systems even under dense vegetation. This revolutionary capability unlocks transformative applications across defence, agriculture, mining, disaster response, maritime surveillance, and critical infrastructure monitoring, empowering decision-makers with actionable intelligence.
“This partnership marks a significant milestone in our journey to democratise access to advanced radar imaging. By combining our expertise in SAR technology with XDLINX’s agile satellite platforms, we’re setting new benchmarks for what private industry can achieve in space,” said Dr. Tapan Misra, Founder & Chief Scientist of Sisir Radar.
“At XDLINX Space Labs, our mission has always been to accelerate space innovation through modular and scalable satellite solutions. Collaborating with Sisir Radar allows us to integrate cutting-edge SAR capabilities into our platforms, opening new frontiers for earth observation and strategic applications. We are proud to play a part in advancing India’s space ambitions, driven by a shared vision of innovation,” stated Rupesh Gandupalli, Co-Founder & CEO of XDLINX Space Labs.
The collaboration between Sisir Radar and XDLINX Space Labs is expected to bring unprecedented capabilities to the Indian space sector, marking India’s entry into the global market of privately launched SAR satellites. The L-band SAR satellite will deliver high-resolution, all-weather imagery critical for national security, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and disaster management. This partnership underscores the growing capabilities of Indian private space companies to deliver world-class, mission-critical solutions.
About XDLINX Space Labs
At XDLINX Space Labs, our aim is to make space missions accessible, cost-effective, time-bound, and reliable for nations, organizations, and individuals. We provide end-to-end small satellite mission services, covering design, supply chain, integration, space qualification and operations. Specializing in ISR missions for global commercial and defense sectors, XDLINX delivers fully configured satellites for optical and signal intelligence, helping nations build sovereign space capabilities and lead advancements in global intelligence. Backed by relentless research and development, XDLINX drives innovation, enabling its partners to achieve extraordinary milestones in the evolving space sector.
About Sisir Radar
Sisir Radar is an Indian space tech company specializing in the development of high-resolution SAR satellites with exceptionally wide imaging coverage. Sisir Radar designs and builds world-class Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payloads, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), drone-borne Hyperspectral Imaging systems, and conventional radar technologies. These advanced systems serve a wide range of industries, including defence, agriculture, mining, urban planning, and environmental monitoring, by delivering timely, actionable insights to users.