Inbound Aerospace aims orbital launch of reusable autonomous spacecraft 2028
Inbound Aerospace, a Chennai-based startup from IIT-Madras, is aiming to send its first autonomous, reusable spacecraft into orbit by the first half of 2028.
These vehicles are designed to operate on their own and will help with research and manufacturing in microgravity: think breakthroughs for medicines and new materials.
Inbound Aerospace seeks $25 million seed funding
To hit their 2028 target, Inbound Aerospace is looking to raise up to $25 million in seed funding.
They have already nailed a precise parachute landing test from 1km up, which the founders say sets them apart from big names like SpaceX.
More tests at higher altitudes are coming soon.
The team has also partnered with Australia's Space Angel Group for landing support and hopes each launch will eventually bring in $3 million to $4 million, carving out their own spot in the space tech world.