Multiple Indian Payloads Launched by Space X’s Falcon 9

Multiple Indian payloads launched by Space X’s Falcon 9

Dhruva Space’s LEAP-2, hosting multiple In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD) missions, which includes a star tracker by France-based Sodern ArianeGroup, and TAPAS-1 by India-based Satleo Labs, was part of the Transporter-18 mission

Multiple Indian payloads reach orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9

On October 2, a remarkable event unfolded as several Indian startups managed to send payloads into orbit using the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Among these, Dhruva Space showcased its LEAP-2 satellite, highlighting new in-orbit technologies. Additionally, TakeMe2Space launched the MOI-1A satellite capable of processing AI models in space, while EON Space Labs contributed with its MIRA optical telescope designed for high-resolution imaging.

From checking Earth's fever to AI lab: 3 Indian startups launch aboard Falcon-9

Three Indian space startups have sent new technologies into orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9. Here’s what each mission is testing.

Thermal Eyes, An AI Brain And A Hosting Platform: Three Indian Space Startups Ride SpaceX's Transporter-18

Three very different pieces of Indian space hardware are on SpaceX’s Transporter-18 rideshare mission: a thermal imaging payload, a satellite that runs AI...