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 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
Several firsts to Agnibaan test flight, step closer to launch small satellites: IN-SPACe chiefAgnikul Cosmos' Agnibaan rocket test flight from Sriharikota marked a significant milestone for the private space sector, using a 3D printe...
31 May, 2024, 12.33 PM IST
Ahead of Elon Musk's visit, Centre notifies liberalised FDI norms for space sector to boost foreign investmentThe Indian government has amended its foreign direct investment policy in the space sector to attract offshore investors in satellite manuf...
17 Apr, 2024, 08.27 PM IST
Tata's military-grade satellite successfully placed into orbitBuilt by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) at its Vemagal facility in Karnataka, the TSAT-1A was onboard the Bandwagon-1 mission launched by...
09 Apr, 2024, 12.17 AM IST
Sub-metre optical satellite assembled, tested in India deployed into space: TASLTata Advanced Systems Limited launched TSAT-1A satellite from Kennedy Space Center, offering high-resolution optical images. The satellite,...
08 Apr, 2024, 04.23 PM IST
100 % FDI in the space sector: India opens its doors to enhanced private participationThe amendment is a part of the Indian Space Policy 2023. It is a comprehensive and dynamic framework designed to unlock India's potential i...
13 Mar, 2024, 11.35 AM IST
DPIIT notifies changes in FDI norms in space sectorThe government has allowed 100 per cent overseas investment in making components for satellites, as part of efforts to attract foreign play...
06 Mar, 2024, 09.46 PM IST
Govt reviews FDI policy in space; up to 74% automatic FDI allowedLast month, the Cabinet approved the amended FDI norms to enhance ease of doing business and attract investments, and divided the satellite...
05 Mar, 2024, 11.36 PM IST
Space companies shoot for the moon as govt eases FDI rulesOn Monday, the cabinet amended the FDI rules for the space sector, allowing 74% FDI under the automatic route for satellite manufacturing/o...
23 Feb, 2024, 06.01 AM IST
Decision to ease FDI in space sector to boost startup ecosystem in satellite making, assemblyThe government on Wednesday eased FDI norms and permitted 100 per cent overseas investment in making components for satellites, as part of ...
22 Feb, 2024, 04.58 PM IST
Govt eases FDI norms in space sectorThe government on Wednesday eased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms in the space sector with an aim to attract overseas players and pri...
21 Feb, 2024, 11.29 PM IST
India's first spy satellite made by local private player set for SpaceX liftoffIndia's first military grade spy satellite, manufactured by the domestic private sector, is ready and has been shipped for launch on a Spac...
19 Feb, 2024, 08.10 AM IST
Jindal Stainless, MSME Tech Centre to make value-added products for defence, aerospaceJSL Managing Director Abhyuday Jindal said, "Through this MoU, our aim is to deliver high-quality products to the defence and aerospace sec...
10 Feb, 2024, 02.08 PM IST
Six PSLVs, three GSLVs and Gaganyaan programme part of ISRO's roadmap for 2024In addition, multiple sub-orbital missions using a test vehicle have also been planned to validate the Gaganyaan Crew Escape System under v...
07 Dec, 2023, 10.08 PM IST
Tata betting big on high-resolution imagery satellites for militaryThe Bengaluru-based Tata facility will manufacture sub-metre resolution satellites and will have a ground station that can control their mo...
29 Nov, 2023, 07.32 AM IST
Hyderabad-based ATL supplied key components to ISRO PSLV"This accomplishment stands as a testament to our team's expertise and dedication in contributing to the success of India's space missions,...
30 Jul, 2023, 07.54 PM IST