Bellatrix Aerospace team with ISRO Chief S Somanath

Two Indian space start-ups have found success under ISRO’s POEM initiative. Space start-up Dhruv Space has successfully tested its P30 satellite platform, while Bellatrix Aerospace has successfully tested its green propulsion system, according to media reports.

Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has confirmed the successful testing of Bellatrix Aerospace’s high performance green propulsion system. This Bellatrix project was implemented with the support of DRDO’s Technology Development Fund. DRDO wrote on Twitter that the developed technology is environmentally safe. This will reduce the cost of satellites. This is important for increasing space capabilities.


Private Sector Space Fight

Around 600 Indian space start-ups could launch new flights in the new year. Indian companies can demonstrate the ability to send satellites into low Earth orbit. This will help the business of launching satellites in the country. Skyroot Company’s Vikram-1 rocket is proposed to be launched in the first half of the year. In addition, the company Agnikul Cosmos can test a 3D printed rocket. The Pixel company will send 6 satellites into space this year, and 18 in 2025.