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Indian Private Space Startups Gear Up for Commercial Launches

By TrendingWire Newsroom

After Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched India's first privately built rocket last year, several other private space startups are now preparing for their own commercial missions. Skyroot's Vikram-S rocket marked a milestone for India's growing private space sector, which was opened to private players by the Indian government in 2020. The move allowed companies to build and launch rockets, satellites, and provide space-based services. Now, startups like Agnikul Cosmos, Bellatrix Aerospace, and Pixxel are readying their own vehicles and payloads for launch. Agnikul is developing a 3D-printed rocket engine, while Bellatrix focuses on green propulsion systems. Pixxel, a satellite imaging company, plans to deploy a constellation of hyperspectral satellites. These firms aim to tap into the global space market, estimated to be worth over $400 billion. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been supporting these startups by sharing technology and launch facilities. With a series of test flights and funding rounds, the private space ecosystem in India is rapidly maturing. Experts believe that in the next few years, Indian private companies will conduct regular commercial launches, offering affordable options for small satellite operators worldwide. This growth could boost India's share in the global space economy and create thousands of jobs in the technology sector.

Sources: Times of India
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