Florida: An India-made satellite launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite, called ABA First Runner (AFR), is the first satellite to be built by Azista BST Aerospace (ABA), a Bengaluru-based company that aims to mass manufacture satellites in India for the global market.
Space X announced the launch through a tweet, “Falcon 9 launches 52 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida”.
AFR is a small satellite weighing about 100 kilograms. It is launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida as part of SpaceX’s Transporter 8 Mission. The Transporter 8 Mission is a rideshare mission that will launch dozens of small satellites into orbit.
AFR is a technology demonstration satellite. It will test out a number of new technologies, including a new type of solar array, a new type of propulsion system, and a new type of communication system. The data collected from AFR will help ABA to improve its future satellites.
The launch of AFR is a significant milestone for the Indian space industry. It is the first time that an Indian-made satellite has been launched on a SpaceX rocket. The launch of AFR is a sign of the growing capabilities of the Indian space industry.
ABA is a young company that was founded in 2016. The company has a team of experienced engineers who have worked on a number of satellite projects. ABA is targeting the growing commercial satellite market. The company plans to launch a number of small satellites in the coming years.
The launch of AFR is a major step forward for ABA. The company is now one of a handful of Indian companies that have the capability to build and launch satellites. The launch of AFR is a sign of the growing strength of the India.
The launch of AFR is a significant event for India. It is a sign of the growing capabilities of the Indian space industry and the potential for India to become a leader in the global space industry.