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.
Hyderabad startup Skyroot Aerospace is preparing to launch Vikram-1, billed as India’s first private orbital rocket. The company says its goal is to make orbital spaceflight routine by offering mission-focused launches for different orbital requirements. With Vikram-1 designed for targeted and specialized missions, Skyroot is positioning orbital rockets as a scalable, repeatable service—rather than a rare event.
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