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As the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) celebrates the monumental success of Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1, attention shifts to the 140 indigenous space tech startups making waves on the global stage. These startups, backed by the government’s trust, funding, and infrastructure support, have been instrumental in India’s space achievements. Notably, the GST Council’s introduction of a 0% GST regime in July has further propelled the growth of this sector.

Pixxel: Earth’s Watchful Eye
Founded in 2019 by BITS Pilani alumni Awais Ahmed and Kshitij Khandelwal, Pixxel focuses on high-resolution Earth observation satellites. Their hyperspectral imaging satellite, ‘Shakuntala’, provides crucial data on climate change factors, from deforestation to gas leaks. With over $36 million in funding from giants like Google, Pixxel is revolutionizing data visualization and analysis in the space technology domain.

Skyroot Aerospace: Pioneering Private Launches
Former ISRO scientists founded Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace in 2018 with the goal of democratizing access to space. Their Vikram series of launch vehicles is designed for small satellites, with Vikram-1’s launch on the horizon. Having raised over $51 million, Skyroot is also innovating with its cryogenic engine testing.
Started-off in 2018, #Skyroot Aerospace, an Indian startup has become the first in the country to test-fire a homegrown upper-stage rocket engine. @SkyrootA have planned 3 Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) rockets – Vikram I, II & III. pic.twitter.com/CHx9s5iorb
— Avinash Srivastava 🇮🇳 (@go4avinash) August 16, 2020
Dhruva Space: Satellite Solutions for All
Dhruva Space, headquartered in Hyderabad, offers comprehensive space-engineering solutions. From building small CubeSats to larger microsatellites, Dhruva’s modular platforms cater to diverse client needs.

Agnikul Cosmos: 3D-Printed Rocketry
Chennai’s Agnikul Cosmos is revolutionizing space launches with its fully 3D-printed rockets. After successfully test-firing their first 3D-printed rocket engine in 2022, they also inaugurated India’s maiden private player-operated launchpad.

Bellatrix Aerospace: Propelling the Future
Bangalore’s Bellatrix Aerospace, founded in 2015, is developing the Chetak satellite launch vehicle. With a focus on environmentally friendly propulsion technologies, they’ve secured a $76 million contract to establish a state-of-the-art facility in Bangalore.
Astrome Technologies: Bridging the Digital Divide
Astrome Technologies, established in 2018, is accelerating 5G and rural telecommunication infrastructure with its patented products. With over $10 million in funding, they’re at the forefront of satellite communication innovations.
Aadyah Aerospace: AI-Driven Space Solutions
Aadyah Aerospace, founded in 2016, integrates AI to revolutionize computer vision, communication, and motion control in the space and aerospace sectors.
Vasundhara Geo Technologies: Data Mining the Universe
Established in 2017, Vasundhara specializes in acquiring and analyzing data from various sources, offering insights across sectors like agriculture, defense, and urban development.
SatSure: Satellite Data for Financial Inclusion
SatSure, based in Bengaluru, leverages satellite data to provide decision intelligence services. With a recent $20 million funding round, they aim to launch high-resolution satellites by 2024.
Digantara: Ensuring Space Sustainability
Digantara, founded in 2018, emphasizes sustainable space practices, focusing on space debris detection and space weather testing.
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