ISRO will launch first dedicated SSLV commercial mission in 2026
The announcement was made jointly by NewSpace India, Ltd. and Space Machines Company at the India Space Congress
India's NSIL and Australia's Space Machines Company announced at the India Space Congress that the SSLV rocket will launch Australia's Optimus satellite in 2026. This marks SSLV's first dedicated commercial mission, following its earlier mission carrying the Janus nanosatellite. Named Space MAITRI, this collaboration signifies a major step in India-Australia space cooperation, enhancing ties between their space sectors and promoting joint technological innovation.
