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The 2,367-kilogram EOS-05 is headed for geosynchronous orbit, where it will provide India with near-real-time images.

The Hyderabad startup’s Mission Aagaman will test Vikram-I in orbit, carry domestic and international customer payloads and gather flight data Skyroot says cannot be fully replicated on the ground.

India’s plan to transfer PSLV technology to private firms marks a wider shift toward commercial launch services, even as recent mission setbacks put reliability back in focus.

The Hyderabad-based company will supply RTIS satellite communication equipment and maintenance support for Indian Railways over three years.

As missions push deeper into space, AI-driven autonomy is becoming essential, raising new questions about reliability and control.