Spacetech Startup SpaceFields Expands Propulsion Manufacturing for Defence Sector

13 Oct 2026, 12:05 pm · 16h ago · 1 min read · YourStory

Bengaluru-based spacetech startup SpaceFields has expanded from solid rocket propulsion research into scaled manufacturing, increasingly catering to India's defence sector. Incubated at IISc, the company has raised 53.5 crore rupees in total funding, including a 42.5 crore rupee pre-Series A round. SpaceFields has established a 45,000-square-foot DSIR-certified R&D facility in Bengaluru and grown its team to nearly 60 specialists. The startup now develops customised solid propulsion systems for more than 16 clients, including Bharat Electronics, HAL, Bharat Forge, and drone manufacturers, while securing five Innovations for Defence Excellence challenges.