Q. Ministry of Defence signed a contract with which company to develop a High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS)?
Answer:
NewSpace Research & Technologies
Notes: The Ministry of Defence has signed up a design and development contract with NewSpace Research & Technologies, to develop a High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS).
The Bengaluru-based company was mentored under the ministry's Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative. The HAPS aims to conduct surveillance operations and support communications by staying airborne for months.