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The Tamil Nadu Cabinet recently approved a Space Industrial Policy, making it the third Indian state, after Karnataka and Gujarat, to promote growth in the space ecosystem and attract investments.

About IN-SPACe 

• IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) is a single-window, independent, autonomous agency under the Department of Space (DoS) created as part of India’s space sector reforms.
• It aims to enable, promote, authorise, and supervise the participation of Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) in various space activities.
• These include the development of launch vehicles and satellites, space-based services, and the utilisation or co-development of infrastructure controlled by ISRO and DoS.
• IN-SPACe functions as an interface between ISRO and private players, helping them access India’s space ecosystem and guiding their integration into national goals.
• It also assesses the requirements of private entities, educational institutions, and startups to facilitate research, design, and innovation in the space sector.
• The headquarters of IN-SPACe is located at Bopal, Ahmedabad.

 Tamil Nadu’s Strategic Space Capabilities

• Tamil Nadu already hosts major ISRO infrastructure, such as the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri, Tirunelveli, where cryogenic and liquid propulsion systems are tested.
• ISRO is setting up India’s second spaceport at Kulasekarapattinam in Thoothukudi, which will significantly enhance satellite launch capabilities.
• The state is home to numerous space startups working in advanced areas like reusable launch vehicles, in-space manufacturing, in-orbit refuelling, and satellite data analytics.
• The Space Technology Incubation Centre (STIC) at NIT Trichy supports southern-region ISRO projects and innovation-led academic collaborations.

IN-SPACe FAQs

Q1: What does IN-SPACe stand for?
Ans: IN-SPACe stands for Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre.

Q2: What is the primary function of IN-SPACe?
Ans: It promotes and authorises the participation of private sector companies in India’s space sector.

Q3: Under which department does IN-SPACe operate?
Ans: It functions under the Department of Space, Government of India.

Source: TH