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ISRO to Partner Firms in On-Orbit Servicing and Refuelling

17 September 20251 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYISRO to PartnerFirms in On-OrbitServicing andRefuelling17 September 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

ISRO plans to bring in private companies skilled in servicing and refuelling spacecraft in orbit, its Chairman announced at a Bengaluru startup event.

Key facts

  • Speaker: ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan.
  • Technology: on-orbit servicing and refuelling.
  • Venue: new R&D facility of OrbitAID Aerospace, Bengaluru, described as India’s first space-tech startup.

Exam angle

  • ISRO Chairman: Dr V. Narayanan.
  • Focus area: on-orbit servicing and refuelling.
  • Startup: OrbitAID Aerospace.

Test yourself

1. Who is the ISRO Chairman who announced the invitation to firms in on-orbit servicing and refuelling?

The notes name Dr V. Narayanan as the speaker.

2. Where was OrbitAID Aerospace's new R&D facility inaugurated?

The inauguration took place in Bengaluru.

3. ISRO said it would invite companies specialising in which technology?

Firms in on-orbit servicing and refuelling will be invited.

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