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Science

HEX20 Makes History With UAE Deep-Space Asteroid Probe Role

Reported by Rediff 13 Oct 2026, 6:27 pm IST 1 min read

Technopark-based space-tech startup HEX20 has been selected by the UAE Space Agency to develop a spacecraft for an asteroid probe, marking the first time an Indian private company has been chosen for a deep-space mission by the Gulf nation. HEX20 is contributing its expertise in developing the spacecraft bus and software for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt, which is scheduled for launch in March 2028 to study asteroid 269 Justitia.

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Section: Science
Topics: ISRO & space, Startups
First reported by: Rediff
Reporter: text feed
Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 6:27 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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