India and France sign 3 space agreements at Paris summit
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Companies from India and France signed three new space agreements at the International Space Summit in Paris, focusing on satellite launches, space surveillance, and microsatellite technology.
This is a fresh boost for their partnership, which has already lasted more than 50 years.
Safran Space Dhruva €5m 52-satellite deal
Safran Space from France signed contracts worth more than €5 million with India's Dhruva Space to build parts for a huge satellite constellation: 52 satellites set to launch between 2027 and 2030.
Meanwhile, French company RIDE! and Indian firm TakeMeToSpace are launching two satellites.
Plus, U-Space and AXISCADES are teaming up to tap into India's growing demand for microsatellites.