Skyroot Aerospace partners with Brazil's Concert Technologies for satellite launch vehicle development

Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace and Brazil's Concert Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in the development of a satellite launch vehicle capable of carrying payloads of at least 100 kilograms into low Earth orbit (LEO), ANI reported citing online news site Brazil 247.

According to the news outlet, the agreement was signed by Concert Space CEO Rafael Mordente during the International Astronautical Congress 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye. The proposed initiative aims to expand affordable access to space and open new opportunities for both countries in the global space industry.

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The MoU is aimed at bridging the gap between Brazil’s Microlauncher Program, which is designed to carry payloads of up to 40 kilograms and Skyroot's larger Vikram rocket series. The agreement also envisages the development of a more capable launch system, with potential opportunities for equatorial launches, ANI reported citing the news website.

According to the news agency, the two-year agreement will encompass both parties evaluating technological requirements, commercial prospects and possible cooperation in satellite systems and low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations. Any investments, equipment procurement and commercialisation initiatives will require separate agreements.

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Ambitions take root

Earlier, the space launch company had signed an agreement with US space technology company Reflect Orbital, for two launches using the Vikram rockets to provide sunlight at night using mirrors placed in orbit.

According to AIR, the American company aims to provide adjustable sunlight over an area spanning five kilometres. The US Federal Communications Commission authorised the company to construct, launch and operate a demonstration satellite in July.

Skyroot Aerospace, founded in 2018, is an Indian private space company based in Hyderabad. It has become the first private enterprise to launch a rocket into space, with the firm subsequently conducting an orbital launch of its Vikram-01 in July 2026.