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Reflect Orbital Buys Launches from Skyroot Aerospace

October 14, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Reflect Orbital buys two launches from Skyroot Aerospace.
Launches include one on Vikram-1 and one on Vikram-1U.
Reflect Orbital plans to fly a constellation of 50,000 mirrors.
The mirrors will provide sunlight on Earth after dark.

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Strategic Implications

This purchase may indicate Reflect Orbital's confidence in its in-space mirror technology. The deal suggests a growing demand for launch capacity, which could benefit emerging launch providers like Skyroot Aerospace and may drive further innovation in the industry.

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What Happened

Startup Secures Capacity Amid Launch Crisis

Reflect Orbital, a startup aiming to provide sunlight on-demand with in-space mirrors, has purchased two launches from Indian launcher Skyroot Aerospace. The deal includes one launch on the Vikram-1 vehicle and another on the upgraded Vikram-1U, which is expected to debut in Q1 2027. Reflect Orbital plans to use these launches to further its goal of flying a constellation of 50,000 mirrors to provide extra sunlight for terrestrial solar farms and other applications. This development was first reported by Payload.

Source | Originally Published: October 14, 2026

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