Meet Sudheer Kumar N, who spent decades inside ISRO, then moved to the private space scene with XDLINX Space Labs. His journey from Tata Steel to government giant to startup innovator shows how India’s space economy is rewiring itself. What’s surprising? Private space startups in Hyderabad are now winning big government contracts; and doing it faster than ever. Why does it matter? Because small satellites; once the size of cars; are now shrinking to the size of suitcases, thanks to smarter chips and AI. And here’s the twist: the government isn’t stepping back; it’s stepping in as the biggest buyer, helping private players scale. The real story? It’s not about rockets or launch pads… it’s about who gets to build the future; and where. Hyderabad could soon be India’s new space capital. Not because of legacy, but because of cost, talent, and speed. If you’re wondering where the next big tech jobs will be; look up. Literally.