Erisha Space Unveils Satellite Technology For Environmental Analysis

Erisha Space launched a cutting-edge satellite equipped with advanced image processing capabilities and machine learning and artificial intelligence frameworks, according to a media release. 

Combining data from multi-mission satellite sensors, mobile applications, ground instruments, SCADA and socioeconomic data, Erisha Space develops mathematical models that enable users to track, monitor and analyse large-scale changes in land use, water resources, biodiversity and climate change. 

As per the company, the upcoming satellite will further enhance Erisha Space’s capabilities and enable the provision of comprehensive solutions for remote sensing, GIS and photogrammetry across various sectors.

“This year 2024 is a crucial year for us and Erisha Space plans to launch a satellite for image processing and machine learning and artificial intelligence frameworks, which will help us provide comprehensive solutions and services for remote sensing, GIS and photogrammetry in various domains,” said Darshan Rana, Chairman and Managing Director of Rana Group. 

We aim to bring about effective planning and monitoring of national missions through space-based geospatial support, Rana added. 

The company also believes that the satellite will leverage advanced image processing capabilities and a suite of machine learning and artificial intelligence frameworks to analyse and process vast amounts of data quickly and accurately. 

Technology may provide valuable insights into the earth’s resources, facilitating more effective natural resources mapping, agro-economics, large-scale cartographic and topographic mapping, infrastructure planning and monitoring, deforestation and afforestation studies, city planning and governance, and environmental impact assessment.

Debadatta Mishra, Director of Erisha Space emphasised, “Erisha Space is actively involved in designing and developing space technologies for societal applications. We are determined to make a difference and set new benchmarks in the space industry.” 

Mishara further said that the plan for the development of a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), slated for launch by 2025-2026 which will be capable of delivering up to 1000 kilograms of payload to low Earth orbit, with the long-term goal of transforming into a reusable launch vehicle to reduce launch costs.