Indian Payloads Reach Orbit as Moon Missions Eye Nuclear Power

Dhruva Space’s LEAP-2 and multiple Indian payloads were part of SpaceX’s Transporter-18 mission. The payloads include TAPAS-1, from India’s SatLeo Labs, and a star tracker from France-based Sodern ArianeGroup. It’s a useful snapshot of Indian space hardware getting an in-orbit demonstration through a commercial rideshare—an important proving ground for emerging space companies.

[UPDATED] AstroSat’s 11-year milestone

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