KTR hails Telangana space-tech startups after payloads reach orbit

BRS working president KT Rama Rao congratulated Dhruva Space, TakeMe2Space, SatLeo Labs and EON Space Labs after their space technologies reached orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9. He highlighted Telangana’s startup ecosystem and the role of T-Hub and T-Works.

Hyderabad: BRS working president and former Industries Minister KT Rama Rao congratulated Dhruva Space, TakeMe2Space, SatLeo Labs and EON Space Labs on successfully placing their payloads in orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9.

Taking to X, he said, “A proud moment for India’s space-tech ecosystem. Congratulations to Dhruva Space, TakeMe2Space, SatLeo Labs and EON Space Labs on successfully placing their payloads in orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9.”

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Dhruva Space’s LEAP-2 platform hosted SatLeo Labs’ TAPAS-1 thermal imaging payload, while TakeMe2Space’s MOI-1A spacecraft carried EON Space Labs’ MIRA imaging system. The Transporter-18 rideshare mission was launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

A proud moment for India’s space-tech ecosystem! 🚀🇮🇳

Congratulations to @DhruvaSpace, @tm2space, @satleolabs & @EonSpacelabs on successfully placing their payloads in orbit aboard @SpaceX‘s Falcon 9.

Proud that 3 of these 4 trailblazing startups are part of Telangana’s vibrant… pic.twitter.com/7YTPUUh9h6

— KTR (@KTRBRS) October 3, 2026

The BRS working president stated that these four companies are part of Telangana’s vibrant startup ecosystem.

“Proud that three of these four trailblazing startups are part of Telangana’s vibrant startup ecosystem, nurtured through institutions like T-Hub Hyderabad and T-Works Hyderabad,” Rama Rao said.

He also said, “This is what happens when innovation, infrastructure and an enabling ecosystem come together.”

Acknowledging the support extended by T-Hub, Arjun AJ, an entrepreneur on X, said, “There are many other companies and startups, which have benefited from initiatives like T-Hub. We young need this kind of encouragement from people like you.”

Another X user, Ramesh GDK, said, “This achievement reflects the strong foundation laid for investments, innovation and startups in Telangana. KTR garu’s vision of creating more opportunities for Telangana’s youth and transforming the State into a global innovation hub is truly commendable.”