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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Detail Textuals) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 17, 2017 USD ($) ft² | Jun. 15, 2013 USD ($) ft² | Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Area of property under operating lease | ft² |  | 30,000 |  |
Extended operating lease for additional period |  | 3 years |  |
Base rent during initial lease term per annum | $ |  | $ 458,098 |  |
Area of laboratory space | ft² |  | 1,500 |  |
Total lease rental expenses | $ |  |  | $ 528,234 | $ 552,240
Satellite testing facility |  |  |  |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Lease for satellite testing | ft² | 1,108 |  |  |
Base Rent | $ | $ 6,500 |  |  |
Term lease | 3 years |  |  |

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