Skyroot's new deal opens up new avenues for India's private space market

• Hyderabad-based private space company Skyroot Aerospace has signed a significant multi-launch agreement with Thiruvananthapuram-based space-tech startup HEX20.
• Under this agreement, three dedicated launches will be conducted using Skyroot’s Vikram series launch vehicles for missions involving Earth observation and payload demonstration.
• These missions are expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2027.
• A multi-launch agreement involves pre-planning the launch of multiple satellites over a set timeframe.
• Such agreements are considered crucial for private space companies, as they provide better planning and clarity regarding launch capacity, costs, and mission timelines.
• The agreement between Skyroot and HEX20 was finalized on August 6, 2026.
• It was signed by Naga Bharath Daka, Co-founder and COO of Skyroot Aerospace, and M.B. Arvind, Co-founder and COO of HEX20.