Skyroot Aerospace, India’s first spacetech unicorn valued at $1.16 billion, is gearing up for its Vikram-1 orbital launch while targeting global demand from the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia. The company says growth will be driven by rising demand for customized satellite launches and efforts to broaden access to space beyond a few traditional players.
Eutelsat is in talks with ISRO to secure future satellite launch options, aiming to reduce reliance on SpaceX and European Ariane rockets. The push follows its merger with OneWeb and the loss of access to Russian Soyuz, forcing the company to rethink supply chains and strengthen access to the Indian market.
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