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July 18, 2026 11:22 AM

Skyroot to launch first private orbital mission Vikram-1, PM Modi calls it ‘historic frontier’ for India’s space journey

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the maiden launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, calling it a "historic new frontier" in the country's space journey and a reflection of the talent and entrepreneurial spirit of India's youth. In a post on X ahead of the launch, PM Modi said the four-stage rocket, developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, is designed to provide rapid and on-demand launch services. "A historic new frontier for India's ...

June 23, 2026 4:55 PM

From the Moon’s South Pole to Human Spaceflight: India’s Journey Towards Space Vision 2047

Over the past 12 years, India's space programme has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a scientific endeavour into a strategic national asset that supports development, strengthens technological self-reliance and expands the country's global influence. Driven by the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047, India has expanded its footprint across space exploration, satellite technology, launch systems, commercialisation and international cooperation. The transforma...

April 26, 2026 2:34 PM

India’s Space Ecosystem Expands as Private Investment Crosses $600 Million: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday reviewed plans to establish space laboratories in universities and colleges across India, with seven such labs proposed in the first phase to provide hands-on training in satellite systems, rocketry and mission design. The initiative aims to build a strong pipeline of skilled youth for India’s expanding space sector, which has attracted over USD 600 million in private investment over the past five years following reforms that opened the sector t...

February 20, 2025 12:18 PM

IN-SPACe unveils Rs 500 crore technology adoption fund to boost India’s space startups and innovation

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), an arm of the Department of Space (DoS), has launched a new fund with a corpus of Rs 500 crore to support the growth of India's space startups. The Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) aims to accelerate the development of indigenous space technology, reducing reliance on imported solutions. It will invest in domestic research and development and strengthen collaboration between government agencies and the private sector, positi...

October 24, 2024 5:12 PM

Cabinet approves ₹1,000 crore venture capital fund to boost space sector startups

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the creation of a ₹1,000 crore Venture Capital Fund dedicated to the space sector, under the supervision of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe). Announcing the decision, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the fund aims to support the development of space startups, with a planned deployment period of up to five years from the start of operations. “The Union Ca...

September 16, 2024 6:36 PM

Reliance’s Jio Platforms clears hurdle in bid to launch satellite internet in India

A joint venture between Reliance Industries' Jio Platforms and Luxembourg-based SES to provide gigabit fibre internet has won approval from the Indian space regulator to operate satellites there, a government executive said. The three approvals issued to Orbit Connect India - which aims to provide satellite-based high-speed internet access - come as companies from Amazon to Elon Musk's Starlink have been vying for the go-ahead to launch satellite communication services in the world's most popul...

September 16, 2024 5:45 PM

Space startup Agnikul launches India’s second privately built rocket

Agnikul Cosmos launched its Agnibaan rocket for the first time on Thursday, powered by the only Indian rocket engine to use both gas and liquid fuel in the country's second flight of a privately built rocket. The Agnibaan's first flight had been called off four times in the last two months because of technical issues. The most recent cancellation was Tuesday, when launch was aborted five seconds before lift-off. "A major milestone, as the first-ever controlled flight of a semi-cryogenic liquid...