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Sun, moon and the starts: India's space startups ready for 2025

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Sun, moon and the starts: India's space startups ready for 2025

India's space startup scene is poised for a transformative 2025, with plans to launch homegrown satellites and capture global investor interest. The government's supportive initiatives, including revised FDI policies and a ₹1,000 crore space VC fund, boost the burgeoning sector. Startups like Skyroot Aerospace and GalaxEye are targeting international markets. However, challenges such as regulatory complexities and infrastructure gaps remain, necessitating strategic public-private partnerships to foster growth and innovation in the space economy.

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Aditya-L1, India's first space-based mission to study the Sun, to be launched on September 2

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Aditya-L1, India's first space-based mission to study the Sun, to be launched on September 2

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that the launch of Aditya-L1, India's first space-based observatory to study the Sun, is scheduled for September 2 at 11:50 am from Sriharikota. The observatory will be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, allowing continuous viewing of the Sun without any eclipses. The spacecraft carries seven payloads to observe the Sun's photosphere, chromosphere, and corona, providing valuable insights into solar activities and space weather. Aditya-L1's mission objectives include studying solar dynamics, coronal mass ejections, flares, and space weather drivers.

40 Indian startups slated to go public or be IPO-ready by FY25: Redseer

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2y ago

40 Indian startups slated to go public or be IPO-ready by FY25: Redseer

According to RedSeer, around 40 Indian startups are projected to go public or be IPO-ready by fiscal year 2025. This trend reflects a growing interest in IPOs among startups, driven by favorable market conditions and investor enthusiasm. The significant number of startups preparing for IPOs signifies the maturation of India's startup ecosystem and its evolution towards broader capital markets engagement.

World Economic Forum features 10 Indian startups as Tech Pioneers; spacetech wins big

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

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The World Economic Forum has recognized 10 Indian startups as 'Technology Pioneers' of 2025. These startups, including Agnikul Cosmos, Digantara, and GalaxEye, are innovating in space tech, electric mobility, robotics, and healthcare. Space startups are notably prominent, highlighting India's growing deep tech ecosystem, especially with contributions to space launches, situational awareness, and earth observation. This recognition is expected to boost global interest and investment in India's tech sector.

The moon is about to become a graveyard

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

The moon is about to become a graveyard

Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander is set to launch from Cape Canaveral, carrying various payloads to the Moon including cremated remains and DNA samples of over 200 individuals as part of a memorial service. Two companies, Celestis and Elysium Space, are conducting space memorial missions on board the lander, with DNA from notable figures such as Arthur C. Clarke and Gene Roddenberry included. The lunar burial service starts at $11,950 and $12,500 respectively. Concerns have been raised by the President of Navajo Nation regarding the sacredness of the Moon and the placement of human remains on it.

Social media and private partnership: inside the changes at India's space agency

Reuters · 1y ago

Social media and private partnership: inside the changes at India's space agency

India's space agency, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), achieved a record-breaking YouTube live-stream audience of over 8 million viewers during the Chandrayaan-3 mission's moon landing. The event marked a shift towards transparency and rebranding ISRO as approachable, aiming to attract the next generation of scientists, startups, investors, and private industry partners. India's government aims to increase the country's share in the $400 billion global commercial space market from 2% to $40 billion by 2040. The open and engaging approach of ISRO has helped generate confidence and partnerships in the private space industry.

Axiom-4 Mission: Creating our own space - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Axiom-4 Mission: Creating our own space - The Economic Times

Axiom Mission 4 involves Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who will conduct over 60 microgravity experiments on the ISS, aiding India’s Gaganyaan program and future space efforts. These include biology studies and technological advancements crucial for long-term space sustainability. This mission supports India's strategic space ambitions, including establishing its own space station and moon missions by 2040. The mission marks a significant step in India’s integrated role in global space exploration.

AWS backs spacetech opportunity in India; expands accelerator programme - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

AWS backs spacetech opportunity in India; expands accelerator programme - The Economic Times

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS Space Accelerator (APJ 2025), a 10-week program to support 40 early and growth-stage space-focused startups in India, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. As India's space industry is projected to grow significantly, the accelerator aims to provide resources, expertise, and guidance for technological and business capabilities. With partners like T-Hub and support from organizations like IN-SPACe, the program seeks to enhance space tech innovations and drive regional economic growth.

SpaceX postpones Starship test flight a day due to hardware swap

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

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SpaDeX mission: ISRO says launch vehicle moved to first launch pad

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

SpaDeX mission: ISRO says launch vehicle moved to first launch pad

India's SpaDeX mission, aimed at developing and demonstrating in-space docking technology, has reached a milestone as its launch vehicle has been integrated and moved to the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The mission will use two small spacecraft launched by the PSLV to demonstrate docking and undocking capabilities in space. This technology is crucial for India's future space endeavors, including lunar missions, sample return from the Moon, and the construction and operation of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station. India aims to become the fourth country to possess space docking technology through this mission.

India should lead the world in technological advances: Former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

India should lead the world in technological advances: Former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

Former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant stressed India's need for technological sovereignty and leadership, avoiding mere imitation of Western nations. Speaking at Startup Mahakumbh, he urged startups to explore deeptech sectors like AI, space, and green technology, advocating for open-source models based on domestic data. Highlighting China's dominance in solar, battery, and EV markets, Kant emphasized India's challenge to significantly advance in these areas, noting the rise of recognized startups from 400 in 2016 to over 161,000 by 2025.

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