Bengaluru space start-up Bellatrix Aerospace reports success of its payloads launched on ISRO’s POEM-3. Two payloads developed by Bengaluru-based space startup Bellatrix Aerospace which was launched by Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) PSLV-C58 mission on January 1 are now space qualified.
The payloads Arka 200 and Rudra onboard PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) were among the 10 payloads launched during the mission.
The start-up’s accomplishment was confirmed by ISRO which in a post on X (formerly Twitter) said, “ISRO’s POEM platform enables an Indian space start-up to validate its innovation. @BellatrixAero validates Rudra green propulsion system and Arka electric engines, towards satellite missions with eco-friendly tech. Time to rejoice the success of Indian innovation!”