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Grahaa Space readies nanosatellite for Vikram-1 launch

By Startup Enthusiast · 10 July 2026

What they do

Grahaa Space builds earth observation nanosatellites for geospatial video data

Its SOLARAS nanosatellite will launch aboard Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket from Sriharikota

The mission will validate the stackable bus and carry an academic payload from VIT-AP University

Grahaa Space is readying its SOLARAS nanosatellite for launch.
The launch will happen aboard Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket.
The mission is named SIDDHI and will lift off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
SOLARAS is an experimental nanosatellite to demonstrate Grahaa Space's stackable nanosatellite bus and platform in Low Earth Orbit.
The mission will validate systems and subsystems for future satellite programmes.
An academic payload called VISWA-M from VIT-AP University, Amaravati will be demonstrated.
Grahaa Space intends to show a hosted payload architecture for research and academic missions.

The Vikram-1 mission creates opportunities for emerging space companies to demonstrate technologies and accelerate innovation.
Grahaa Space aims to enable faster, flexible, application-led satellite missions from India.

Grahaa Space is a Bengaluru-based spacetech startup.
It builds earth observation nanosatellites for geospatial video data from Low Earth Orbit.
The company's vision includes cost-efficient, scalable nanosatellite platforms for scientific research, earth observation, disaster management, agriculture, climate monitoring, and commercial applications.

Grahaa Space intends to show a hosted payload architecture for research and academic missions.
The company aims to enable faster, flexible, application-led satellite missions from India.