From Rafales to space surveillance how India expanded military capabilities after Operation SindoorIndia is significantly boosting its military strength after Operation Sindoor. Major defense deals are being finalized, including new Rafal...
08 May, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
India seeks greater role in global international space normsIndia is actively seeking a greater influence in setting international standards for the burgeoning space sector. As global experts convene...
08 May, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Global demand will be a major revenue driver: newly minted unicorn Skyroot Aerospace CEO Pawan ChandanaSkyroot Aerospace, India's first spacetech unicorn, is poised for global growth, with significant demand expected from US, Europe, and Sout...
08 May, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Ram Shriram's Sherpalo Ventures to lead $60 million funding round in Skyroot; valuation hits $1.1 billionGIC, of Singapore, BlackRock, Greenko Group founders take part in round along with Sun Pharma founder Dilip Shanghvi family office as the 9...
08 May, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Skyroot hits unicorn status, but India's private space race needs clearer skiesHyderabad's Skyroot Aerospace has become India's first space launch vehicle unicorn. This achievement fuels the nation's space technology s...
07 May, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Indian space co Skyroot becomes first $1 billion space-tech startup with GIC, Sherpalo, Blackrock backingSkyroot Aerospace, an Indian space company, has achieved a valuation of one billion dollars. This milestone follows a recent funding round ...
07 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Skyroot Vikram-1 rocket is raring to soar highSkyroot Aerospace is on the cusp of launching India's first privately built orbital rocket, Vikram-1, from Sriharikota within weeks. This c...
04 May, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
India’s largest private satellite ‘Drishti’ lifts off, marks global first in OptoSAR imagingSpacetech startup GalaxEye successfully launched its first earth observation satellite, Mission Drishti, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9. This 190...
03 May, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Skyroot flags off Vikram-1, targets June launch for India’s first private orbital missionHyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace has flagged off its Vikram-1 rocket for India's first privately built orbital mission, targeting a June l...
25 Apr, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Eutelsat in talks with ISRO to boost satellite launch optionsEutelsat, a key competitor to Elon Musk's Starlink, is in discussions with India's space agency, ISRO, for future satellite launches. This ...
31 Mar, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Startups have key role to play in space sector: ISRO chairmanHe was speaking on 'ISRO's vision and the rise of India's space Tech companies' at the country's flagship startup festival Huddle Global 20...
29 Nov, 2024, 04.30 PM IST
Startups have key role to play in space sector: ISRO ChairmanISRO Chairman S Somanath emphasizes the crucial role of private sector and startups in expanding India's space activities, aiming to increa...
29 Nov, 2024, 04.17 PM IST
Indian space industry offers tremendous opportunity for private players, says ISRO ChiefISRO Chairman S Somanath highlights the vast potential for growth and development in the Indian space industry, estimating a $9-10 billion ...
12 May, 2024, 03.51 PM IST
ISRO to share research with industry, backs FDI and private partnerships for space techThe government funding is no longer sufficient to run all ISRO's programmes, hence it is looking for private investment and FDI, chairman S...
27 Sep, 2023, 08.55 PM IST
ISRO to transfer SSLV to private sectorThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will soon transfer its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) to the private sector, after con...
09 Jul, 2023, 08.14 PM IST
Private players may soon end Isro monopolyFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had, on May 16, announced that the government would make future projects for planetary exploration and ...
02 Jun, 2020, 10.17 AM IST
ISRO embraces private sector, outsources satellite manufactureThe Indian space establishment has crossed a new threshold, engaging for the first time a private sector industry to make a full multi-cror...
02 Apr, 2017, 11.54 AM IST