, Oct. 15 -- India's private space company Skyroot Aerospace has secured a major commercial contract from US-based Reflect Orbital for two dedicated rocket launches to deploy future spacecraft, shortly after its Vikram-1 rocket successfully reached orbit.

The deal marks a significant step for India's emerging private space industry, highlighting growing international interest in the country's commercial launch services.

Reflect Orbital is developing technology that uses mirrors or reflectors in space to redirect sunlight towards specific locations on Earth. The company believes the technology could extend solar power generation beyond sunset, support nighttime search and rescue operations and provide light in areas without conventional ...