IN–SPACe Latest News
Nine Indian space-tech companies, which were part of the delegation led by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), have signed multiple partnerships and collaborations at the recently held Space Meetings Veneto 2026 in Venice, Italy.
About IN–SPACe
- Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) is a single-window, independent, nodal agency that functions as an autonomous agency in the Department of Space (DOS).
- It is formed following the Space sector reforms to enable and facilitate the participation of private players.
- IN-SPACe is responsible to promote, enable, authorize and supervise various space activities of non-governmental entities (NGEs) including
- building launch vehicles & satellites and providing space-based services;
- sharing space infrastructure and premises under the control of DOS/ISRO; and
- establishing of new space infrastructure and facilities.
- The agency acts as an interface between ISRO and NGEs and assesses how to utilize India’s space resources better and increase space-based activities.
- It also assesses the needs and demands of private players, including educational and research institutions, and explores ways to accommodate these requirements in consultation with ISRO.
- Headquarters: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Three Directorates viz., Promotion Directorate (PD), Technical Directorate (TD) and Program Management and Authorization Directorate (PMAD) are carrying out the functions of IN-SPACe.
Source: TH
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