In a landmark collaboration set to shape the future of commercial space exploration, Axiom Space has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India’s leading private space launch company, Skyroot Aerospace. The partnership aims to jointly explore opportunities in low-Earth orbit (LEO) missions, research payloads, and commercial infrastructure including the Axiom Station — the world’s first private space station under development.
The announcement closely follows the successful Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) launch on June 25, which included India’s first human mission to the International Space Station conducted by a private operator — a historic milestone led by Axiom Space.
Skyroot Aerospace, best known for launching India’s first private rocket, Vikram-S, in 2022, is now on the cusp of its first orbital-class launch with Vikram-1. This partnership opens doors for integrated solutions spanning orbital data centers, scientific missions, and payload deliveries to Axiom’s upcoming orbital infrastructure.
“As we begin realizing our vision with the upcoming launch of Vikram-1, this collaboration builds an opportunity to explore integrated launch and orbital solutions that will shape humanity’s future in space,” said Pawan Kumar Chandana, co-founder and CEO of Skyroot Aerospace.
Tejpaul Bhatia, CEO of Axiom Space, reflected on the long-standing potential of the partnership:
“Since the day I visited Skyroot’s facility two years ago, I knew our companies had to work together to define humanity’s future in space. With our shared vision to transform access to space, we look forward to collaborating to serve the growing space ecosystem in India and globally.”
By bringing together Axiom’s expertise in commercial space infrastructure and Skyroot’s cost-effective launch capabilities, the two companies aim to accelerate innovation, research, and expand global access to space-based services. The partnership also underscores India’s growing footprint in the space economy and the increasing role of public-private collaborations in shaping the next era of space exploration.
