"TakeMe2Space and Azista Aerospace to Launch POEM Experience Centre in Ahmedabad"

TakeMe2Space, an indigenous nano-satellite development company, has partnered with Azista Aerospace, a satellite development and manufacturing firm, to establish India’s first PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM) Experience Centre in Ahmedabad. This innovative initiative aims to democratize access to space by offering comprehensive resources, services, and expertise to academia, researchers, and space start-ups, leveraging ISRO’s affordable and reliable POEM platform.

The state-of-the-art POEM Experience Centre will feature advanced testing equipment, including an Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) chamber, enabling participants to build, test, and qualify their payloads for POEM missions with unmatched ease and efficiency. The centre is slated to begin operations in October 2024.

In addition to providing access to cutting-edge technology, TakeMe2Space and Azista will offer extensive training and support to users, empowering them to maximize the benefits of this groundbreaking facility.

Ronak Kumar Samantray, Founder and CEO of TakeMe2Space, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “The synergy between Azista and TakeMe2Space is truly remarkable. By combining our expertise and resources, we are creating an ecosystem that will empower space enthusiasts, researchers, and entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality. The POEM Experience Centre is not just a facility; it’s a launchpad for innovation and discovery.”

M. Srinivas Reddy, Managing Director of Azista BST Aerospace, emphasized the benefits for emerging space entrepreneurs and university students: “Azista’s facilities in Ahmedabad and TakeMe2Space’s POEM emulator enable budding space entrepreneurs and university students to qualify their payloads for POEM missions in quick time. With all the ISRO-qualified test facilities under a single roof, the experts at Azista will be able to support the qualification of multiple payloads in parallel.”

As part of this collaboration, Azista will act as the production partner for TakeMe2Space, utilizing its ISRO-approved space-grade manufacturing facilities to produce essential nano-satellite subsystems. This strategic alliance ensures that these subsystems meet the highest quality standards while remaining cost-effective, making space technology more accessible to a broader audience.

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