Meet the Bengaluru Startup Taking on SpaceX with a Fully Reusable Rocket
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In this video, we explore EtherealX, a Bengaluru-based startup founded by former ISRO scientists, that is working on the world’s first fully reusable rocket. The Razor Crest Mk-1 rocket is slated for a 2027 launch and aims to revolutionize the space economy with its innovative recovery of both the booster and upper stage. The video discusses EtherealX’s position in India’s growing space startup ecosystem, alongside other companies like Skyroot, Agnikul, and Bellatrix, while examining government support for private space initiatives. Viewers will learn about the implications of these developments for India as it enters the competitive space race, raising questions about whether it’s the country’s own SpaceX moment or merely a high-stakes moonshot.