Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for series of launches after rocky start to 2026. Only one mission so far — failed PSLV-C62 attempt in January. Anomaly during third stage of launch vehicle blamed,echoing a May 2025 issue . Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed expert committee resolved it, clearing path for future missions.
GSLV mission on schedule for July,more PSLV launches to follow . Recent hurdles haven't dimmed ISRO's ambitions . In Bengaluru, ISRO hosted BRICS Heads of Space Agencies meeting. Talks covered space cooperation,including tweaks to BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation Agreement.
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to France,ISRO inked letter of intent with French space agency CNES. Focus: microgravity research and human space exploration. India's commitment to global partnerships in space clear .
Promising sign for India's private space sector: Skyroot Aerospace announced launch window for Vikram-1 rocket, between July 12 and August 4. Mission Aagaman's maiden test flight hinges on successful assembly at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has opened Expression of Interest for tech transfer of ISRO’s Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM3). Goal: commercialize launch vehicles,with support for up to 42 months or until two LVM3 vehicles launched.
Three Indian startups — Astrobase Space Technologies, SatSure Analytics India,and TM2SPACE Technologies — picked for funding under IN-SPACe's Technology Adoption Fund Scheme. Aimed at helping Indian industries commercialize advanced space tech.
Bellatrix Aerospace teams up with South Korea’s TelePIX on Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite mission. Project will develop satellite with TelePIX’s high-resolution optical payload, targeting 2028 launch.
Another move: Red Balloon Aerospace Private Limited,India's first near-space startup, signed MOU with Armenia's Bazoomq Space Research Laboratory . Focus: advancing near-space test campaigns and atmospheric research .
Environmental angle: Suhora Technologies' study on glacial lakes in Arunachal Pradesh. High-resolution satellite imagery flagged five lakes in Mago Chu Basin as potentially dangerous. Ongoing monitoring needed.
As ISRO gears up for new missions and partnerships,agency looks to regain momentum in space efforts. Meanwhile, India's private space sector continues to grow…
