India, France boost space cooperation with 3 key agreements between their companies

India and France have taken a significant leap in space collaboration, with new agreements enhancing their partnership. These arrangements include satellite launch agreements and the development of space surveillance systems. Notably, France’s Safran Space will provide essential technology for India’s SBS-III constellation, while RIDE! is set to facilitate the launch of two satellites for orbital data centers. This collaboration merges French innovation with India’s extensive industrial expertise.