Spacetech startup OrbitAID wins Indo-Australian MAITRI grant, to deploy India’s first in-orbit refuelling interface

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Chennai's OrbitAID Aerospace is set to deploy India's first in-orbit docking and refuelling interface, SIDRP, on an Australian mission in 2026. This groundbreaking commercial deployment, supported by the Indo-Australian Space MAITRI grant, aims to extend spacecraft lifespans and promote space sustainability by standardizing refuelling. OrbitAID will also manage the entire propellant supply chain.