Space industry
Cosmochute plans lunar rover work with $1.5 million pre-seed
The Indian startup intends to develop its LEAP mobility platform and expand its engineering team, according to funding reports published October 15.
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Private companies, public-private programmes and the commercial capacity emerging across India’s space economy.
Suborbital research
Virgin Galactic enters Air Force space-weather research agreement
The company announced a 24-month sensor evaluation for its next-generation spaceship; no instrument flight or research results were disclosed.
Industry
Reflect Orbital plans two dedicated missions on Skyroot rockets
The customer announced a Vikram-1 flight and a later mission on the developing Vikram-1U. Contract prices and launch dates remain undisclosed.
India space industry
OXG Space plans orbital demonstration after ₹17 crore round
Aum Ventures led the funding reported on 14 October, with the proceeds intended for the Bengaluru company's planned Mission Synapse programme.
India space industry
IN-SPACe seeks wider use of indigenous chips in space
An October 13 webinar presented Mohali’s government laboratory and its product portfolio; customer orders and delivery terms remain unverified.
Space industry
IAN Group publishes ₹27 crore ThinkMetal funding disclosure
The investor identifies space among the Chennai manufacturer’s applications. It plans to back product development, materials research and commercial adoption; no space-specific allocation is disclosed.
Space industry
PTC Industries files ₹1,800-crore institutional share allotment
The October 9 filing records 854,700 shares at ₹21,060 each. A next-day correction fixes the amount in words; the documents do not earmark all proceeds for space.
Search and rescue
Defence ministry records full readiness of satellite rescue terminal
An October 7 statement acknowledges the Indian ground terminal’s full operational capability. The release does not give its commissioning date or measured rescue results.
Optical communications
Astrogate and Spacebeam plan space-to-ground optical-link tests
The announced India–South Korea partnership pairs satellite terminals with ground reception and explores a service model. It sets out planned demonstrations, without a test date or service launch.
Satellite communications
Jio plans ground stations for a sovereign satellite network
Its India Mobile Congress display outlines 23 ground sites and integration with existing networks. The constellation remains proposed, with no launch timetable announced at the event.
Satellite communications
Starlink prepares India broadband launch as clearances remain pending
Its operations chief describes 20 Indian gateway sites and hundreds of antennas. The infrastructure and data-control statements are company claims, with final approval still pending.
India space industry
Agnikul publishes Agnite throttle and endurance test video
The Chennai company describes varying thrust and an extended firing, but has not disclosed the burn duration or throttle range.