Smallsat Bus and Mission Services

Avaru Space is a space startup developing affordable small satellite bus platforms and mission services for customers in emerging space markets — countries and organizations entering the space sector for the first time and seeking cost-effective access to satellite capabilities. The company’s name derives from a South Asian linguistic term meaning ‘they’ — reflecting a collaborative, community-oriented approach to satellite access.

Avaru Space targets universities in developing nations, government agencies in emerging space countries (Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa), and commercial operators who need a satellite mission but cannot afford Western pricing for satellite bus hardware and launch services. The company offers standardized bus platforms in the 3U–12U CubeSat range with a fixed-price, time-bounded delivery model.

The satellite bus includes the structural frame, electrical power system (EPS) with deployable solar panels, on-board computer (OBC), and telemetry/command radio, leaving a defined payload volume for customer instruments. Avaru Space coordinates launch opportunities through rideshare providers, typically targeting ISRO PSLV and SpaceX Transporter missions. The company also provides training programs for customer teams to operate their satellites once on orbit.