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The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) and Pixxel, a planetary intelligence firm, finalised their agreement on 21 January to construct India's INR 1,200 crore national Earth Observation (EO) constellation. Under a public-private partnership (PPP) framework, Pixxel will lead a group of four
Following a setup error that showed Starlink's India pricing on its local website, the business announced on December 8 that the issue has been resolved and that the figures do not accurately represent the cost of Starlink service in India. The Starlink India website launched with service prices
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled Vikram-I, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, and virtually opened Skyroot Aerospace's Infinity Campus in Hyderabad. He said that India is poised to become a global leader in satellite launch systems and described the accomplishment as a testament to
Agnikul Cosmos, India’s pioneering space-tech company building the world’s first single-piece 3D-printed rocket engines and end to end space transportation solutions, today announced that it has raised ~₹150 crore (US$17 million) in a fresh funding round at a $500 million valuation. The round saw
Axirium Aerospace has raised USD 3.5 Mn in seed funding led by Shastra VC and BEENEXT, with participation from angel investors including Ashish Gupta (Ex-MD & Co-founder, Helion Advisors) and PVS Raju (Vice Chairman, AIG Hospitals). The investment will support Axirium in building advanced precision-manufacturing capabilities,
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
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This article has been contributed by Mr. Kalyan Sivalenka, Managing Partner at Hyderabad Angel Fund (HAF) When people talk about Indian startups, they refer mostly to fintech, edtech, or SaaS. Still, there is one silent revolution that is turning heads across the world: gaming, generative AI, and Spacetech are slowly
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
Google announced that it will put AI in orbit to power up its AI with solar energy. It partnered with Planet Labs to build satellites for Project Suncatcher...
The Economic Times reported that nine gateway earth stations will be established in key Indian cities, including Mumbai, Noida, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Lucknow, by SpaceX's satellite internet service, Starlink. The opening of Starlink's satellite internet services in India will be aided by these stations. Through
Garuda Aerospace, one of India’s leading drone manufacturers, announced that its brand ambassador and investor, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, has successfully completed his drone pilot training at the company’s DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) in Chennai. The achievement marks a new milestone in Dhoni’s association with
On 4th August, cyber resilience startup Mitigata raised $5.9 million in Series A funding led by Nexus Venture Partners. Dhruva Space announced its first commercial satellite mission with SpaceX, and Swiggy launched DeskEats to serve office-goers across 30 Indian cities. Here's a quick look at the
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
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
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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
With an anticipated monthly price of INR 3,000 for limitless bandwidth and a one-time fee of INR 33,000 for the receiver kit, Elon Musk's satellite internet business Starlink is getting closer to offering its services in India. According to a media site, the service is
Uncertainty surrounds the fate of a Japanese private lunar lander that lost communication on 6 June while descending to the moon. The lander, dubbed Resilience, successfully left lunar orbit, according to Tokyo-based iSpace, but communication was lost during the hour-long descent phase. At crucial points, the company'
The DoT (Department of Telecommunications) has laid down fresh guidelines for satellite internet companies, further detailing its regulatory framework. Companies such as SpaceX's Starlink still await final approval to beam down satellite internet to Indian customers. The fresh guidelines apply to two essential licenses, Unified License and Global
Starlink, Elon Musk's SpaceX venture, which offers satellite broadband, is actively exploring partnerships in India with a range of players across the satcom, telecom, and broadband sectors. Companies like Hughes, Nelco (of the Tata Group), and BSNL are in talks with the company. According to people familiar with
According to Raja, the Tamil Nadu Cabinet on 18 April approved the Tamil Nadu Space Industrial Policy 2025, a daring plan to propel the state into the high-orbit economy of advanced manufacturing and space technology.
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
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
As of September 2024, 10,208 type-certified commercial drones were registered on the Digital Sky platform, according to information provided to the Parliament by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol. In response to a query, the MoS stated that 96 type certificates had been granted thus far
On board SpaceX's Transporter-12 mission, Digantara, a space surveillance business located in Bengaluru, is scheduled to launch its first dedicated surveillance satellite, SCOT (space camera for object tracking). Notably, SCOT fills in the gaps in the current global space surveillance systems by being built to track resident
According to an official on 24 December, telecom regulator Trai will shortly make recommendations on regulations for the distribution of satellite spectrum. To open the door for satellite-based broadband services in the nation, the government would consider the suggestions made by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) before
According to Anil Kumar Lahoti, chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), the organisation is expected to make its recommendations about spectrum assignment and satcom service price by December. Trai has examined all of the comments, rebuttals, and submissions from the industry following the open house discussion. After
The telecoms minister stated on 12 November 2024 that Elon Musk's Starlink is requesting security clearance for a licence to provide satellite internet services in India and will receive permission if all requirements are met. When New Delhi announced last month that it will allocate satellite broadband spectrum
On November 5, 2024, Pixxel, a space start-up located in Bengaluru, revealed Fireflies, its flagship commercial hyperspectral satellites scheduled for launch in the first part of the next year. Established by Awais Ahmed, the start-up intends to deploy a constellation of six Fireflies satellites to monitor the earth
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,
The Chandrayaan-4 expedition to the moon has been given the go-ahead by the Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The project's objective is to acquire and show the technologies necessary to successfully return to Earth after landing effectively on the moon. Furthermore, the mission
The creation of the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), which will be a crucial step towards the Government's aim of exploring and studying Venus has been approved by the Union Cabinet, which is chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Venus, the planet that is nearest to Earth and is
By broadening the scope of the Gaganyaan program, the Union Cabinet, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads, has approved the construction of the first unit of the Bharatiya Anatriksh Station. The cabinet has given its approval for the development of the first module of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS-1)
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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.
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
In honour of the incredible achievements of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission—including the gentle and safe landing of the Vikram Lander and the deployment of the Pragyaan rover on the lunar surface close to the South Pole—the Indian government has designated August 23rd as "National Space Day."
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
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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
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Machine Learning and Deep Learning concepts have become one of the sought-after skills required by a student in the industry. The role has seen an increased demand and recently even ISRO had introduced a free programme for students and professionals to enroll in the programme. In this article let’
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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