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Hyderabad Space Firms Seek Global Customers, Partnerships at BSX 2026
Two space companies from Hyderabad want to do more business with customers around the world.
Skyroot Aerospace builds rockets called the Vikram series.
Its Vikram-1 rocket successfully reached orbit on its first flight.
Now Skyroot wants to launch rockets more regularly and understand what international satellite companies need.
Dhruva Space builds satellite equipment, ground systems and other space technologies.
It is looking for customers and partners and is developing a communications platform called Project Garud.
Both companies will use the Bengaluru Space Expo 2026 to meet possible customers and technology partners.
The expo will take place in Bengaluru from September 7 to 9.
Skyroot Aerospace is using Bengaluru Space Expo 2026 to pursue international customers and partners for its Vikram launch vehicles.
Skyroot says Vikram-1’s successful maiden orbital flight validated its technology and that it now aims to build a sustained launch programme with higher cadence.
Dhruva Space is seeking international customers and technology partners for satellite systems, subsystems, ground infrastructure and mission capabilities.
Dhruva says its space-grade solar arrays already have customers in the UAE and Europe, while Project Garud is being developed as a modular 500 kg-class communications platform.
BSX 2026 will run from September 7 to 9 in Bengaluru, with several Hyderabad-based space companies participating.
- Who
- Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace and Dhruva Space, along with other Indian space companies.
- What
- The companies are seeking international customers, technology partners and commercial opportunities in the global space sector.
- Where
- The expo will take place at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre on Tumkur Road in Bengaluru.
- When
- Bengaluru Space Expo 2026 will be held from September 7 to 9.
- Why
- Skyroot wants to expand its launch programme and cadence, while Dhruva wants to grow its international satellite, infrastructure and manufacturing activities.
Key facts
- Event
- Bengaluru Space Expo 2026, the ninth edition of the international exhibition and conference
- Expo dates
- September 7–9, 2026
- Expo venue
- Bangalore International Exhibition Centre on Tumkur Road, Bengaluru
- Skyroot milestone
- Vikram-1 reached orbit on its maiden flight
- Dhruva platform
- Project Garud is being developed as a modular 500 kg-class communications platform
- Dhruva facility
- An upcoming 280,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Hyderabad
- International infrastructure
- Dhruva Space has recently established a ground station in Sweden
Quotes
Tejaswi Bhagavatula
Vice President, Brand & Marketing, Skyroot Aerospace
“Vikram-1 reaching orbit on its maiden flight was an important validation of our technology and execution. The focus now is on moving from a successful first orbital mission towards a sustained launch programme and progressively higher launch cadence.”
thehansindia.com
“We want to better understand their upcoming missions, their orbit requirements, timelines and integration needs, while exploring opportunities where the Vikram launch vehicles can offer dedicated and responsive access to space.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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