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TakeMe2Space satellite launch fails in January

By Startup Enthusiast · 27 July 2026

What they do

Hyderabad-based TakeMe2Space builds satellites with GPUs to process AI models in orbit

The company's first satellite failed to reach orbit during an ISRO PSLV-C61 launch in January 2026

TakeMe2Space plans to relaunch the satellite again in October 2026 to begin operations

ISRO's PSLV-C61 rocket failed to place TakeMe2Space's satellite into orbit due to a technical failure.
The launch attempt occurred in January 2026 from Sriharikota, India.
TakeMe2Space has scheduled a second launch attempt for October 2026.
The startup is based in Hyderabad and was founded in 2023.
Founder Ronak Samantray previously built NowFloats, which was acquired by Reliance Jio Platforms in 2019.
The company focuses on building orbital computing infrastructure rather than terrestrial data centers.
Satellites are equipped with GPUs to process AI models directly in space.
This approach reduces bandwidth usage and latency by avoiding raw data transmission to Earth.

Falling space launch costs and reusable rockets have enabled new orbital concepts.
Edge computing trends support processing data closer to its source in space.
Critics question the economics of orbital computing compared to improving terrestrial data centers.
Samantray argues that only data already generated in orbit should be processed there.

TakeMe2Space provides an infrastructure layer for customers to bring their own AI models.
The flagship satellite MOI-1A features an 117 TOPS AI processor and 16 GB onboard memory.
It includes a nine-band multispectral imaging payload with 9-metre ground resolution.
Target customers include Earth observation, maritime surveillance, disaster management, and agricultural monitoring.
Proprietary technologies include RadShield radiation shielding and thermal extraction systems.
The company uses lightweight satellite structures and autonomous satellite architecture.
Roadmap targets low-cost solar cells and optical inter-satellite links by 2027.
TakeMe2Space does not build AI models but enables customers to run them in orbit.

Relaunch the satellite in October 2026 after the January failure.
Achieve flight-ready status for low-cost solar cells and optical inter-satellite links by 2027.

Product: Orbital data-centre and satellite infrastructure, including in-space compute and satellite batteries.
Customers: Enterprises and space customers that need in-orbit computing and satellite infrastructure.
How it makes money: It provides space infrastructure and orbital compute services to paying customers.
What sets it apart: Develops in-space computing capability and optical inter-satellite links for a high-throughput orbital network.
Operations: Plans to expand the satellite constellation, partnerships, engineering team, and global sales presence.