India is one of the emerging space-faring nations in the world today. With a rich history of space exploration, India has made great strides in recent years to become a major player in the global aerospace industry. 

In this view, we'll take a look at some of the top space companies in India that are leading the way for innovation in 2023 and beyond. From private sector giants to government organizations, we'll explore who's making waves in India's space industry and what they're working on. Read on to learn more about some of the most exciting space companies taking place in India in 2023

ISRO

The Indian government's space agency, with its headquarters in Bengaluru, is called the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). 'Harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration' is the organization's mission statement

ISRO built India's first satellite, Aryabhata, which was launched by the Soviet Union in 1975. It followed up with the successful launch of Bhaskara-I in 1979 and Rohini in 1980. These achievements made India the fourth country to develop its own launch capability, after the United States, Russia, and China.

In 1983, ISRO launched INSAT-1B, the first Indian communications satellite, giving a major boost to the country's television and telecommunications infrastructure. ISRO has since launched dozens of satellites for communications, remote sensing, navigation, and weather forecasting.

ISRO's first interplanetary mission was Mangalyaan (also called Mars Orbiter Mission), which was successfully inserted into Mars orbit on 24 September 2014. The mission made ISRO the fourth space agency to reach Mars, after NASA, Roscosmos, and ESA.

Bellatrix Aerospace

It appears that Bellatrix Aerospace intends to launch its own rockets in the future. However, a soak test will be performed on the patented hall-effect thruster that it just built and tested at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, over the course of the following year. To test this, the private space industry and the European Space Agency (ESA) have collaborated to install a thruster on one of the satellites used in a subsequent mission.

As the market for small satellites grows (OTV), Bellatrix's test launch in 2022 may be crucial to its plans for an orbital launch system.

Dhruva Space

Similar to Pixxel, Dhruva Space plans to launch LEO satellites in order to offer customers satellite imaging and data services. However, according to reports, it intends to utilize various constellations based on the requirements of its customers. It is interesting to note that it intends to construct its rocket and land stations and offer these services to businesses seeking space access.

Agnikul Cosmos

Agnibaan is being developed by Agnikul Cosmos, a space technology startup that was founded in 2016 and was supported by IIT Madras. This small-lift launch vehicle can carry 100 kilograms of cargo into an orbit 700 kilometers across.

The customer decides how the Agnibaan, which is always powered by LOX/Kerosene engines, is set up.

ABL Space Systems

ABL Space Systems, which was established in 2017, has developed a model of a transportable launching system that can launch a rocket from any flat patch of concrete. This makes it possible to construct portable launch facilities out of shipping boxes. Shipping containers can be used to transport ABL's internal-built missiles and ground stations, and only five operators are required for each launch.

Antrix Corporation

Antrix Corporation is the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It was established in 1992 and is headquartered in Bangalore. Antrix is responsible for the promotion and commercialisation of space products and services from ISRO.

Some of Antrix's notable products and services include satellite launch services, remote sensing data, spacecraft components and subsystems, ground station support, GIS services, and educational outreach programmes. In recent years, Antrix has been working on expanding its footprint in the global market for space-related products and services.

Antrix has launched over 50 foreign satellites from 20 countries on board ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). PSLV is one of the most reliable and versatile launch vehicles in the world. Antrix's clients include major names such as Airbus Defence & Space, Eutelsat, Inmarsat, SES, Singtel, Telesat Canada, and Hughes Network Systems.