Skyroot Aerospace and Brazil's Concert Technologies to develop satellite launch vehicle

India's Skyroot Aerospace and Brazil's Concert Technologies have agreed to work jointly on the development of a satellite launch vehicle capable of carrying at least 100 kg to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), as reported by Brasil 247.

The long-standing space cooperation between Brazil and India is now being taken to a new level. The primary objective of this proposed initiative is to combine technological expertise and provide a cost-effective route to space. This partnership will open new opportunities for both countries in the growing global space industry.

According to the report by Brasil 247, the agreement was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in October between Concert Technologies, a consortium member of Brazil's Micro Launcher Programme, and Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace. This agreement was made during the International Astronautical Congress 2026 held in Antalya, Turkey. Rafael Mordente, CEO of Concert Space, signed the agreement. Brazilian Senator and astronaut Marcos Pontes, as well as the President of the Brazilian Space Agency, Marcos Antonio Chamon, were also present at the ceremony.

The proposed launch vehicle is expected to bridge the gap between Brazil's Micro Launcher Programme, which is designed to carry payloads up to 40 kg, and Skyroot's larger Vikram rocket family. The partnership will also explore opportunities for equatorial launching alongside the development of a more capable launch system.

Under this two-year MoU, both parties will assess technological requirements, commercial opportunities, and potential collaboration in satellite systems and Low Earth Orbit constellations. However, separate agreements will be required for investment, equipment supply, and commercialisation.

The Brazilian consortium is currently working on the development of the country's first privately operated small satellite launch vehicle, which includes companies specialising in propulsion, navigation, and control technology.

India and Brazil have a history of space cooperation spanning more than two decades. A significant milestone in these relations was the launching of Brazil's Amazonia-1 satellite using India's space launch infrastructure.

Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace has emerged as a major company in India's expanding private space sector. Founded in 2018, the company achieved a significant milestone in 2022 with its Vikram-S rocket, becoming the first Indian private company to launch a rocket into space. Subsequently, its orbital launch achievement with Vikram-1 in July 2026 further proved India's growing private sector capabilities.