Indian space startups dock in for a slice of American pie

The United States is no longer just the top destination for Indian students-India’s space tech startups now see it as a crucial launchpad for global growth. From propulsion systems to satellite analytics, startups are setting up offices, subsidiaries and manufacturing units in the US to tap into its $237 billion space economy.

The firms aim to build trust in a credibility-heavy market while navigating through defence and regulatory frameworks. Startups such as Bellatrix Aerospace, Pixxel, and Digantara have already set up shop in the US, while many…