Space defense

Kalam Labs

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Founded 2021Origin source ↗Checked 2026-09-15

Overview

Kalam Labs has developed autonomous spaceplanes, capable of flying from 100,000+ ft altitude to conduct upper atmospheric sensing, currently limited to non-maneuverable balloons and expensive satellites.

We are one of the world's highest flying UAVs, and have $330 Mn+ contracts from global goverments to deploy the autonomous spaceplanes and replace traditional satellites and ground-borne UAVs

Company description As recorded 2026-11-08
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Space defenseHardware deviceGovernmentEnterpriseHardware sales

Product & workflow

We are inventing futuristic technology which will enable India to not only just indigenize but gain 10x advantage over her adversaries.

Source-reported As recorded 2026-09-23

Founders & team

Previously Kalam Labs, Kiddernet (prev. Kalam Labs), AskPenny, Kiddernet (prev Kalam Labs), AskPenny

Company history As recorded 2026-11-08
10team members reported
Source-reported As recorded 2026-09-15

Founded 2021 · Source

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Last website check2026-11-11
Location · source statedIndia
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Maturity: Not assessed · 4 of 6 areas documented

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