Collaboration across government, industry and academia will be key to advancing Indiaâs digital transformation and space economy through satellite communications. Robust collaboration between government and industry is propelling Indiaâs satellite communications sector into a new phase of growth, senior executives at Viasat said at a highâlevel roundtable in New Delhi on Friday. âSmart people will...
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Indiaâs Private Spacetech Ambitions Reach Orbit After Skyrootâs Successful Launch
Following the missionâs success, India and firms like Skyroot are positioning to disrupt the satellite launch segment, which has seen the rise of global leaders such as Elon Muskâs SpaceX. As Skyroot Aerospaceâs navy blue and white Vikramâ1 rocket lifted off at 12:05 IST from the First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre,...
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Indiaâs First Private Orbital Rocket Vikramâ1 Set for July 18 Test Flight
The rocket will carry technology demonstration payloads, alongside an artwork and a microâart installation. Hyderabadâbased launch vehicle maker Skyroot Aerospace will attempt the maiden test flight of its orbitalâclass Vikramâ1 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space CentreâSriharikota (SDSCâSHAR) on JulyâŻ18 at 1130âŻIST. Authorities have issued airspace and maritime notices, formally designating restricted zones along Vikramâ1âs...
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India Needs a Comprehensive Approach to Data Sovereignty and Resilience: AS Kiran Kumar
The veteran scientist has emphasised that data sovereignty and resilience require a multidimensional approach to ensure lasting solutions. India must identify the multiple ways in which citizen data is being collected by external agencies as part of its efforts to strengthen data sovereignty and data resilience, space scientist and former Chairman of the Indian Space...
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Skyroot Sets Launch Window for Indiaâs First Private Orbital Rocket
The success of Mission Aagaman, the maiden flight of Vikramâ1, would mark the arrival of Indiaâs private orbital launch capability. Hyderabadâbased Skyroot Aerospace has announced the launch window for the maiden test flight of its Vikramâ1 rocket, Indiaâs first privately developed orbitalâclass launch vehicle. Test Flightâ1, named âAagamanâ (Sanskrit for Arrival), is targeted for no...
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INâSPACe Funds Three Startups to Propel Indigenous Space Innovation
The chosen projects are designed to deliver transformative technologies that enhance Indiaâs competitiveness in the global space economy. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (INâSPACe), the nodal agency supervising private participation in Indiaâs spacetech sector, has selected three startups for funding under its Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) Scheme. Astrobase Space Technologies, SatSure Analytics...
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Indiaâs Space Sector Secures Cyber Shield with CERTâIn, SIAâIndia Guidelines
Amid rising threatsâincluding 1.5 million cyberattack attempts during Operation Sindoor and a sevenfold surge in government network breachesâthe guidelines aim to fortify Indiaâs space ecosystem. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERTâIn), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the industry body Satcom India Association (SIAâIndia), has released a comprehensive...
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India’s Space Kidz Launches Worldâs First Space Curriculum for Schools
The book CubeSat 101: Inception to Operations offers a comprehensive curriculum in CubeSat training and space technology education, the first of its kind for high school students globally. Chennai-based student satellite pioneer Space Kidz India has unveiled the book CubeSat 101: Inception to Operations for structured satellite education. The book offers a comprehensive curriculum in...
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SIAâIndia Pushes Bold Budget, Hybrid PLI to Power Space Sector Takeoff
Alongside higher allocations proposed over the next three Union Budgets, the industry association has urged a unique hybrid Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to draw global investment into Indiaâs fastâgrowing space economy. Industry body Satcom Industry Association of India (SIA-India) has urged higher allocation for the space sector in the Union Budget 2026-27, along with...
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Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates Skyrootâs Rocket Factory; Company Targets $21 Billion Launch Market
The Prime Minister also unveiled Vikramâ1, Skyrootâs flightâready private commercial rocket, capable of deploying multiple payloads of up to 350 kg in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in a single mission. Indiaâs fledgling spacetech sector crossed a major milestone with the inauguration of launch vehicle maker Skyroot Aerospaceâs sprawling rocket factory in Hyderabad on Thursday, nearly...