Space tech firm Digantara launches Pushan-Alpha satellite aboard SpaceX rocket

Space tech startup Digantara has launched its second satellite Pushan-Alpha onboard a SpaceX rocket. Pushan-Alpha in the sun-synchronous orbit will be used for enhancing space situational awareness applications. The Bengaluru-based startup had launched its first satellite, ROBI, in June 2022. The Indian Institute of Science-incubated firm received $2.5 million funding from Kalaari Capital in 2021.