NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and Space Machines Company announce the signing of historic Launch Service Agreement for next Optimus spacecraft onboard Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).

MOUs and Agreement

NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a government company under the Department of Space and the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has entered into a landmark Dedicated Launch Service Agreement with Space Machines Company, an Australian-Indian in-space servicing firm. This agreement paves the way for the launch of Space Machines Company’s second Optimus spacecraft, weighing 450kg. This spacecraft is notable as the largest Australian-designed and built spacecraft to date. Scheduled for a dedicated launch aboard NSIL/ISRO’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) in 2026, this mission represents a significant milestone in space collaboration between India and Australia, marking a new era of partnership in space exploration and technology development.


      At the India Space Congress 2024 held in Delhi, Rajat Kulshrestha, CEO and Co-Founder of Space Machines Company, and Mr. Radhakrishnan Durairaj, Chairman and Managing Director of NSIL, formally announced the signing of the Launch Service Agreement.

      Through this agreement, NSIL and Space Machines Company emphasized their commitment to playing a significant role in space exploration.

     

 

     


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