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This engineering dropout reached out to ISRO scientists and started a space tech startup that builds satellites – now valued at Rs 100 Cr
- Manegar Sarmas Vali, inspired by revered Space scientists, founded EtherWing Aerospace in Bengaluru to innovate space technology products and services like launch vehicles, drones, spacecraft, and rockets.
- Struggling with language barriers in college, Manegar persevered, dropped out, and focused on building his startup, initially facing challenges in seeking support for cube satellites manufacturing.
- Forming a community of tech experts and meeting ISRO scientists, he established EtherWing Aerospace in 2024 with seed funding and loans, later involving retired ISRO and DRDO professionals as advisors.
- With support from the Minister of Civil Aviation and the Andhra Pradesh government, EtherWing Aerospace received projects to build commercial cube satellites, marking its growth and partnerships with aerospace firms.
- Valued at Rs 100 crore, EtherWing Aerospace focuses on space technology innovations, partnering with a Germany-based aerospace giant for electronic systems development, showcasing its growth and commitment to India's aerospace industry.
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