US startup Reflect Orbital books two launches of Skyroot Aerospace

California-based startup Reflect Orbital, specializing in space-enabled infrastructure to deliver sunlight at night, has secured two launches from Indian company Skyroot Aerospace to deploy future spacecraft. Reflect Orbital's CEO Ben Nowack expressed excitement about partnering with Skyroot to ensure access to space, as there is currently a shortage of launch capacity.

Reflect Orbital develops orbital mirrors to enable controlled lighting, catering to various customers and applications such as remote search-and-rescue operations and solar farms. Reflect Orbital recently received licensing from the Federal Communications Commission to operate its first spacecraft and aims to scale its operations.

Skyroot Aerospace co-founder and CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana emphasized that the agreement provides schedule certainty and mission flexibility, supporting Reflect Orbital's phased development and deployment plans. The joint release did not provide details on the launch date or financials. Skyroot's Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, achieved orbit on its maiden flight in July 2026, four years after its previous launch.