Space startups, ISRO collaborations, satellites, launch vehicles, and commercial space economy.
The New York Times reported that Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is supporting Project Prometheus, a new AI firm, and will serve as co-CEO of the company. Bezos is contributing to the $6.2 billion in funding that the new business is releasing. Remarkably, this is the first time
Trishul Space, an advanced rocket propulsion startup developing next-generation liquid rocket engines, has secured ₹4 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by the IAN Angel Fund, with participation from 8X Ventures and ITEL. The capital will fund research and testing of advanced turbopump technology, accelerating the development and commercialization
Pune & New Delhi, Tuesday, 1st July 2025: Astrophel Aerospace, a Pune-based deep-tech space startup, has raised INR 6.84 Crore (USD 800,000) in a pre-seed funding round led by a consortium of individuals and angel venture firms. The funds will be deployed to develop a reusable semi-cryogenic launch
The accelerator program is designed to nurture and propel early-stage spacetech startups and is set to further unlock private sector support for pre-seed and seed-stage spacetech innovators SanchiConnect, India’s leading DeepTech startup network, has entered into a strategic partnership with KickSky Space Lab, an accelerator program focused on early-stage
India, a nation renowned for its rich history and culture, has advanced significantly in the area of space technology. While the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has led the way in these developments, several creative startups are also starting to make their name in this fascinating field. This blog will
As the Trump administration proposes massive budget cuts for the US space program, NASA issued a new plea this week for its employees to quit the agency with a new offer for job buyouts. NASA officials announced the launch of a new early retirement and deferred resignation programme on June
SpaceTech startup TakeMe2Space has raised Rs 5.5 Crore in a pre-seed round led by Seafund. The round also saw participation from Blume Ventures, Artha Venture Fund, AC Ventures. and other marquee angels. TakeMe2Space plans to use the funds raised towards the launch of MOI-1 – India's first AI-labratory
The open-source RISC-V Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) serves as the foundation for this chip, which is a component of the Shakti family of microprocessors and represents a significant advancement in lowering India's reliance on imported semiconductor technology. IIT Madras built and implemented the IRIS chip, which was first
A venture fund of INR 1000 crore has been set up to support space startups. The statement was made by Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions,
In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Rohan Ganapathy, Co-Founder, CEO, and CTO of Bellatrix Aerospace, discusses how the company is leading advancements in sustainable space technology. Bellatrix, which began with a vision to combat climate change, has grown into a pioneer in satellite propulsion and in-space mobility solutions. Ganapathy shares
An order effectively freezing Starlink's finances in Brazil was issued by the country's top court, marking a significant move against Elon Musk's internet satellite startup. This ruling, which was published on 29 August 2024, prohibits Starlink from engaging in any financial activities in Brazil.
'EOS-08,' the newest Earth observation satellite from ISRO, was launched today from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Shriharikota, using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3. Incorporating new technology needed for future operational satellites, designing and manufacturing a microsatellite, and creating payload instruments compatible with the microsatellite bus are
The ISRO Immersion Startup Challenge: AI for Space and Geospatial Innovation is being launched by ISRO-NRSC in partnership with the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad. To inspire, connect, and enable the subsequent generation of space-tech innovators, the ISRO Immersion Startup Challenge is an all-day event planned to be held
When it comes to life and Mars, what's better than Elon Musk's SpaceX? Yes, SpaceX is an absolutely dedicated space organization founded by Elon Musk. The work and agendas of SpaceX towards the exploration of space and manufacturing satellites and rockets for better communication during the
As India is making some huge advancements in space tech, Many space startups of India are grabbing the attention of investors. Surviving in an Indian startup space is not easy with fierce competition around you. 60 to 70% of the startups fail without even emerging to the top, so emerging