Skanray Technologies has signed a strategic partnership with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to develop and supply biomedical monitoring equipment for India's Gaganyaan crewed spaceflight programme, marking the first time an Indian medical device company will contribute to a human space mission.
Skanray Technologies, the Mysuru-based medical device manufacturer, has entered into a strategic partnership with ISRO to develop space-grade biomedical equipment for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme, India's first crewed orbital mission scheduled for 2026.
Under the partnership, Skanray will develop a compact, radiation-hardened physiological monitoring system capable of tracking ECG, SpO2, blood pressure, body temperature and respiratory rate in microgravity conditions.
Development Scope
- Multi-parameter vital signs monitor: microgravity-certified
- Portable diagnostic ultrasound for abdominal and cardiac assessment
- Telemedicine uplink system for real-time transmission to mission control
- Radiation dose monitoring and biological dosimetry system
The equipment must withstand launch vibrations (20G), operate across -40°C to +85°C, and consume less than 18W — requirements far beyond commercial medical device standards.
Skanray CMD Vishwaprakash Shetty stated this partnership validates Indian medical technology capability at the highest possible performance standard. The company will invest Rs 45 crore in specialised testing and manufacturing infrastructure for the programme.
Gaganyaan is expected to carry 2-3 Indian astronauts into low Earth orbit for a 3-day mission.