The geospatial imaging startup’s funding round is a sign of renewed investor confidence in the sector. Can Indian space startups finally hit their stride?
Space exploration is the ultimate dream for many a technologist, the veritable final frontier. Simultaneously, it’s a field for countries to flex their technical know-how and achievements, almost like a sport.
The humble origins of the Indian space programme have been well documented, in books, documentaries, podcasts. The Indian Space programme managed to launch a rocket in space in November 1963 from Thumba, a tiny hamlet in Kerala, with launch equipment brought in on bullock carts and bicycles.
In due course, ISRO and India garnered international recognition and acclaim for its cost-effective space programme. Successful missions like Mangalyaan (a Mars …
Nikhil used to a writer at The Morning Context. He is a graduate of the Asian College of Journalism, and has worked with several publications including the Deccan Herald, The Hindu and The Indian Express. He has reported on a wide range of topics, from technology to automotives to books.
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