HEX20, a space technology company based in Thiruvananthapuram, has achieved a major milestone with the successful launch of its spacecraft aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-17 mission. The Falcon 9 rideshare mission carried multiple satellites and spacecraft from around the world into low-Earth orbit, highlighting the growing role of private companies in global space exploration.
The successful mission places HEX20 among a new generation of Indian space startups contributing advanced spacecraft technologies to international launches. The achievement reflects the rapid growth of Kerala’s private space ecosystem and demonstrates the state’s ability to deliver world-class aerospace innovation.
With Thiruvananthapuram already recognised as one of India’s leading space technology hubs, HEX20’s participation in a SpaceX mission further strengthens Kerala’s reputation in the global commercial space industry and showcases the increasing capabilities of Indian private space enterprises.
