Space Technology Collaboration Announced by Voyager Space, NewSpace India
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore space technology collaboration has been signed between Voyager Space and NewSpace India, the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The document is intended to foster collaboration in spacecraft launch and deployment opportunities on-board NSIL's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) and Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
"This partnership is a unique opportunity as we join forces to drive innovation and advancement in the small satellite launch industry."
Clay Mowry, Voyager Space
Under this MOU, Voyager Space and NSIL will explore launch and deployment opportunities for small satellites orbited by SSLV and PSLV. The two organizations will also study the use of space-qualified components from NSIL in support of spacecraft manufacturing, deployment, operations, and other areas of interest.
Space Technology Collaboration will Leverage ISRO's Infrastructure
The space technology collaboration will leverage ISRO's state-of-the-art launch infrastructure and NSIL's experience in delivering payloads to orbit to expand access to space for Voyager's global customer base. Voyager Space has previously flown customer satellites on two PSLV missions.
"This partnership is a unique opportunity as we join forces to drive innovation and advancement in the small satellite launch industry," said Clay Mowry, Chief Revenue Officer at Voyager Space. "We look forward to growing Voyager's presence in India and providing additional opportunities for our customers."
"India's space industry is open for business, and we are proud to serve the rapidly growing global small satellite launch service market," said NSIL Chairman and Managing Director Radhakrishnan. "By working together, we will create a synergy that accelerates the development of a commercial space economy in India and abroad."
With over 35 years of spaceflight heritage and over 2,000 successful missions, Voyager is powering the commercial space revolution. Voyager delivers exploration, technology, and defense solutions to a global customer base that includes civil and national security agencies, commercial companies, academic and research institutions, and more.
NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), under Department of Space (DOS) is the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). NSIL major business areas include Building Launch Vehicles and Satellites; Providing Launch Services for Global satellite customers on-board ISRO's Launch Vehicles; Providing Satellite based services through its fleet of in-orbit communication satellites; Mission Support Services and Transfer of ISRO developed Technologies to Indian Industry.
(Source: Voyager Space news release. Image from file)