Indian National

Space Promotion and

Authorization Centre
IN-SPACe VISION
To enable private sector participation in space activities,
boost space economy within the country, and develop
space force frontiers, for a resurgent, AatmaNirbhar
Bharat (आत्मिनभर्र भारत).

Genesis of IN-SPACe for a New India Space Sector

The Government of India has initiated space sector reforms reaching space reforms initiative, promulgated by the
to promote, enable, authorize, and supervise private Government of India in June 2020, will give a major fillip
enterprises and start-ups to undertake space activities. to the private sector space industry, including start-ups.
An independent nodal agency under the Department IN-SPACe will be the cornerstone of space reforms in
of Space — the Indian National Space Promotion and the country.
Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) was created on June 24,
2020. This will enhance the diffusion of space technology
and boost the space economy within the country, for a
resurgent, Aatmanirbhar Bharat (आत्मिनभर्र भारत). This far-

So, to push the frontiers of

new space, the mandate of
IN-SPACe is:
“To promote, enable, authorize,
and supervise Space Activities of
Non-Government Entities (NGEs) in India.”
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IN-SPACe was formally inaugurated on 10th June, 2022
by the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. The
occasion was graced by Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel,
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Amit Shah, Hon'ble
Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation, and
The Organization Structure of IN-SPACe
Dr. Pawan Goenka is the Chairman of IN-SPACe.
IN-SPACe is functioning with three directorates and one
division, with headquarters at Ahmedabad. These are —
the Promotion Directorate, headed by Dr. Vinod Kumar,
the Program Management and Authorization Directorate,
headed by Dr. Prafulla Kumar Jain, the Technical
Directorate, headed by Shri Rajeev Jyoti, and the
Space
Commission
IN-SPACe
Board
Chairman
IN-SPACe
Promotion Program Management
Directorate and Authorization
Directorate
Shri C.R. Patil, Hon'ble Member of Parliament and Shri
Ajit Kumar Doval, National Security Advisor Gol, Dr.
S. Somanath, Chairman ISRO and Dr. Pawan Goenka,
Chairman of IN-SPACe, were also present. A total of Ten
MoUs were exchanged during the inauguration ceremony.
Legal, Finance and Administration Division headed
by Shri Lochan Sehra, IAS, Joint Secretary, GoI. After
its formation, IN-SPACe has started working on
devising the strategy for the Indian space sector,
authorizing and enabling space start-ups in the
country to take up innovative space activities.
The space start-ups have started working in the areas of
launch vehicles, satellites, ground stations, and space
data products and services.
DOS
Technical Legal, Finance
Directorate and Administration
Division
IN-SPACe Digital Platform
To implement the Digital India initiative of the Govt of
India, a feature-rich IN-SPACe Digital Platform (IDP)
(www.inspace.gov.in) was released on 16 August, 2022,
for application submission, processing, and approval.
All proposals from the space industry, academia etc. are
being submitted and processed through IDP. In addition, a
Space organisations database is made available in which,
as on date, 400+ organisations are registered. Also, a
Space community and academia outreach platform is
being released by IN-SPACe.
Devising Strategy and Vision for
Present Position of Indian Indian Space Sector (2033)
Space Sector To accelerate the growth of Indian space sector, it is
Led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
India’s space program has impressively evolved over
the past 50 years. In terms of technological capabilities,
India ranks among the top 5 space-faring nations of the
world. India is globally recognized for building low-cost
satellites and launch vehicles.
The global space economy is estimated at ~US $440 billion.
Despite having one of the world’s most accomplished
space programs, India’s space sector accounts for only
2-3% of the global space economy. The Space sector
reforms announced by Govt of India will enable the
commercialization of space technology, boost private
investments, prepare the youth to be space leaders, and
encourage private sector innovations for the progress of
humanity. These reforms are expected to enhance the
country's share to 8-10%, say, by 2033. The number of
Indian space start-ups have gone up, from just 1 in 2014
to more than 190 in 2023. The FDI in Indian space sector
has increased from $6 Mn in 2019 to over $150 Mn in 2023.
necessary to devise a long-term plan and strategy.
IN-SPACe is devising a vision for 2033, through a
consulting agency, which includes:
Industry Outreach:
IN-SPACe will act as a single-window interface for
the industry. It will also carry out inter-departmental
coordination with the Department of Space (DoS),
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MI&B),
Department of Telecommunication (DoT), Department of
Promotion and Internal Trade (DPIIT), etc. Additionally, to
enable the industry, IN-SPACe authorizes NGEs to build
launch vehicles, satellites, payloads, establish ground
stations and work on space data products and services.
Technology transfer to the industry from ISRO will be
facilitated. For the growth of the space economy and to
accelerate a start-up culture in the country,
IN-SPACe has taken initiatives to connect with the
industry through conferences and webinars, providing
expert help and connecting with investors to hand-hold
space start-ups. A seed fund scheme, conceived by IN-
SPACe to provide initial financial assistance to Indian
start-ups is in the final stages of implementation.
IN-SPACe has received a total of 290 applications from
the industry till date. The applicants include MSMEs,
start-ups, academia, and large established business
houses. The nature of requests include authorization,
hand-holding, facility support & consultancy and
technology transfer. Till date, a total of 40 MoUs have
been signed and 16 authorizations have been issued by
IN-SPACe to NGEs. Three satellites realized by NGE's
are registered as Indian Space Objects. Also, Several
Joint Project Implementation Plans are signed with
various NGEs & centers to provide a wide range of
services and support like Engine Test, Launch pad &
Complex Utilization, Ranging, Tracking, Telemetry,
Technical Reviews, Range Safety, Antenna test, and
Thermovac Utilization.
International Outreach:
IN-SPACe plans to work with the Ministry of External
Affairs and Dept of Space (DOS). This is to establish India
as a preferred service provider for global requirements of
products/services in the space sector through enabling
space diplomacy.
IN-SPACe along with Indian Space Industry and Organisations
have plans to project India as a Global Manufacturing hub
for space activities through various International forums.
Public Outreach:
This initiative by IN-SPACe is to make the general public
aware of space technology, its benefits, and its role in
the everyday life of individuals. This includes creating
awareness among student community about career
oppurtunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM) and space sector in particular, in
addition to space economics (viz. Space Transportation/
Tourism, Space Material Processing, Space Biotechnology
and Space Based Services, etc). IN-SPACe aims to acheive
this by regularly conducting conferences, webinars,
workshop, student competitions, academia interactions,
etc.
Student Outreach:
To boost the participation of young students in the Indian
space sector, IN-SPACe, in association with IIT-B, IIT-M,
IIRS and IIST, has developed a new "Space Technology
minor" course. The course is adopted by IIT-M and IIT-B
from January 2023 onwards, for all streams of engineering.
The courses that are being offered are, Introduction to
Space Technology, Launch Vehicle, and Propulsion systems,
Spaceflight Mechanics and Attitude Dynamics, Spacecraft
Systems Engineering, Space data, Products and Services
and Space Economy, and Policy & Space Act and Benefits

Progress achieved so far

In a very short span of time since its inception, IN-
SPACe has been able to create an indelible impact in As the policy framework for the national space sector
the commercial space sector in India. The first ever gets fructified and operationalised formally, IN-
sub-orbital launch by an Indian private company, Skyroot SPACe will strive to increase its engagements with
Aerospace, happened on the 18th of November, 2022. IN- National and International organizations, creating a
SPACe, with the active support of ISRO, facilitated the more harmonized collaborative environment that will
launch of this rocket, titled Vikram-S. IN-SPACe also ultimately help position India as a significant player in the
helped another Indian satellite start-up Dhruva Space global commercial space sector.
build and launch its satellites Thybolt-1 and Thybolt-2
aboard the PSLV-C54. Another noteworthy activity that
IN-SPACe could facilitate, is the setting up of a private
launch pad and a mission control center by a private
entity, Agnikul Cosmos, within ISRO campus. The first
sub-orbital launch by Agnikul Cosmos is expected shortly.
Another notable contribution by IN-SPACe has been the
launch of Space image-based weather information
in Pataa(पता), which is a mobile app that facilitates
creation of smart digital addresses with accurate
geotagged location, short custom code,
recommended routes, recorded voice direction etc.
IN-SPACe has also been in the forefront to drive
collaborations between MapmyIndia and ISRO, enabling
hybrid maps illustrating the capabilities of India in
Geospatial analytics domain. This unique PPP model can
be a building block for Aatmanirbhar(आत्मिनभर्र) bharat in
Space applications.
IN-SPACe Technical Centre
Space-enthused start-ups are approaching IN-SPACe
with innovative ideas. As a key enabler, IN-SPACe
has taken the lead to create a unique platform
providing a one-stop solution to foster and transform
their innovations into a full fledged space product.
As a head start for these start-ups, IN-SPACe has
established a Design Lab equipped with high-end
simulation tools required from mission planning to RF,
structural, and thermal design and analyses of space
systems. Start-ups will have access to these tools
operating on high performance computing systems for IN-SPACe Technical Centre, Ahmedabad
carrying out their mission specific simulations and
analyses. Through this Design Lab, the start-ups would
be able to verify and visualise their designs before
metal cutting as well as validate the test results of the
fabricated product with minimum turnaround time. The
design centre will be co-located with other upcoming
resources for space systems realisation, assembly, and
testing.

Thereby, IN-SPACe aims to provide a state-of-the-art

space technology design center for Indian Start-ups. Design Lab established at IN-SPACe, Ahmedabad

Space Mission Payload Spacecraft Rocket Ground Station

Planning & Analysis Communication, Thermo-structural Kinetic & Dynamic Earth Station,
of Orbital Scenarios Earth Observation, Analysis, Analysis, Avionics, Satellite Terminal,

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payload, RF, Digital
Power & Optical
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Mechanisms, RF
Scattering, etc
CFD, Pressure
Vessel & Nozzle
Design
Antenna & Feeds, RF
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WATCH THIS SPACE There should be no space between

IN-SPACe will give opportunities to the best the common man and the space
scientific minds working in government or private technology.
sector.
- Hon’ble Prime Minister
- Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi

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Shri Narendra Modi

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Fuelling the Future of
INdian SPACe

Authorization
Private sector
investments

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scientific
resources

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space space-related
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Space
technology
courses and
curriculum

A Universe of Unlimited Potential

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IN-SPACe Headquarters
Department of Space,
Government of India,
Bopal-Shilaj Road,
Bopal, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380058

www.inspace.gov.in

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