An Indian space-tech delegation led by IN-SPACe held strategic engagements with the Italian Space Industry Study Group at the Space Meetings Veneto 2026 in Italy’s Venice, officials said on Saturday.

Nine Indian space-tech companies — Astrogate Labs, Astrobase Space Technologies, VyomIC, Suhora, Kepler Aerospace Ltd, Hyspace Technologies, TakeMe2Space, Jarbits Pvt Ltd and Dhruva Space — were part of the delegation.

In a statement, Dr. P.K. Jain, Director of Programme Management and Authorisation, IN-SPACe, who led the Indian delegation at the event, said, “India’s participation at Space Meetings Veneto reflects the growing global confidence in the country’s space capabilities and private sector ecosystem.” Three Indian companies announced strategic industry collaborations at the event.

For instance, Karnataka-based Astrobase Space Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Impulso Space to support customer access and explore launch opportunities through integrated mission management and launch service networks.

Kepler Aerospace signed a framework agreement with Apogeo Space to expand the global ground station as a service infrastructure and strengthen satellite collaboration between India and Europe.

VyomIC announced a strategic collaboration focused on building next-generation navigation and resilient infrastructure technologies.

“The agreements signed by Astrobase Space Technologies, Kepler Aerospace and VyomIC highlight the increasing competitiveness and global readiness of Indian space enterprises," said Dr. Jain.