Three Indian space startups launched technology demonstrations aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 Transporter-18 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Dhruva Space's LEAP-2 hosted SatLeo Labs' thermal imaging payload TAPAS-1, while TakeMe2Space launched MOI-1A, India's first orbital computing satellite. The missions highlight India's private space sector growth in thermal intelligence and onboard AI.
Three Indian Startups Launch Payloads on SpaceX Falcon 9
Source: India Today