September 2026 | Bengaluru, India
General Datum had the honour of welcoming Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), to its exhibition stall at Bengaluru Space Expo (BSX) 2026, held from September 7–9 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru.
The visit provided an opportunity for General Datum to present its engineering capabilities, ongoing innovations, and vision of bringing Space and Nuclear Science together through indigenous technology development.
Presenting Orbital Alpha: Bridging Space and Nuclear Science
During the interaction, the General Datum team introduced Orbital Alpha, an initiative focused on exploring the intersection of space technology and nuclear science.
The team shared its vision of enabling nuclear radiation research, technology qualification, and scientific experimentation in the space environment, highlighting the potential of combining expertise from both sectors.
Dr. V. Narayanan and Dr. Pawan Goenka expressed keen interest in the concept and appreciated General Datum’s vision for Orbital Alpha. Their encouraging feedback reinforced the company’s commitment to pursuing innovative, research-driven engineering solutions.
Showcasing Bio Alpha Supreme for Advanced Research Applications
General Datum also showcased Bio Alpha Supreme, an alpha irradiation system developed using technology transferred from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
During the demonstration, the team explained the product’s working principle, technical capabilities, and applications in controlled alpha irradiation and laboratory research.
The presentation highlighted General Datum’s experience in translating specialised nuclear technologies into practical research equipment, demonstrating its capabilities in engineering development and scientific instrumentation.
Encouraging Indigenous Innovation and Cross-Sector Collaboration
The interaction with the ISRO and IN-SPACe Chairmen marked a significant moment for General Datum at Bengaluru Space Expo 2026.
Both leaders showed interest in the potential convergence of space and nuclear technologies and offered encouragement for the company’s ongoing efforts.
Their visit provided an opportunity to highlight how General Datum is leveraging its multidisciplinary engineering capabilities to explore new scientific and technological applications.
Advancing General Datum’s Vision: From Atom to Orbit
With expertise spanning Aerospace, Defence, Space, Nuclear, and advanced engineering, General Datum continues to pursue indigenous technologies that address complex research and mission requirements.
Initiatives such as Orbital Alpha reflect the company’s broader vision of “From Atom to Orbit”, connecting nuclear science with space engineering to explore new frontiers in scientific research.
The interaction at Bengaluru Space Expo 2026 further strengthened General Datum’s determination to advance its technology initiatives, foster meaningful collaborations, and contribute to India’s growing space ecosystem.