Space

India is the only country to have launched 104 satellites into space simultaneously, in a span of 12 minutes.

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Department of Space

India has conducted +320 successful launches for +30 nations, including USA, Germany, Canada, Netherlands, and Israel.

$100 Bn

Anticipated size of Indian space economy by 2040

429

Foreign satellites launched for 30+ nations including Germany, Canada, Netherlands, etc. in the last nine years

300

technologies transferred to various industries.

$4.6 Bn

Market Size of Satellite Manufacturing in India by 2033.

Chandrayaan-3 soft landing

Marked India’s success at the Moon’s South Pole.

429 foreign satellites launched

Generated $174 Mn in revenue.

$44 Bn market potential (by 2033)

India targeting ~8% of the global space economy.

$11 Bn export target (by 2033)

Driven by private, public, and start-up collaborations.

Global partnerships

Spacecom Policy 2020 (Draft)

The policy aims to meet the growing demand of space based communication requirements of the nation which will help boost Government’s initiatives towards Self Reliant India.

Policy Framework for Satellite Communication

The aim of the policy is to build capability and develop the country in the area of satellites. To fulfill the purpose, the INSAT program plays an important role.

Guidelines of Satellite Communications Policy

This policy will allow the Government of India to implement in such a manner that while operations from Indian soil may be allowed with both Indian and foreign Satellites, proposals envisaging use of Indian Satellites will be accorded preferential treatment.

Guidance for Sensing Data (RSD) Policy

The basic objective of this guidance note is to introduce some important concepts and tools of RS, GIS and GPS and integration for meaningful audit analysis.

Application Format for Registering an Indian Satellite System

This is a complete guideline for registering an Indian Satellite System.

Indian Space Research Organisation

+91 80 22172465 or 22172264 or 22172260

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To harness space technology for national development, while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration.

Antrix

91-80-2217-8302

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Antrix is the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Department of Space

Investment Opportunities

India seeks cooperation in satellite communication, launch services, telemetry and tracking support, space exploration
Foreign OEM partners for manufacturers of space vehicle parts, components and subsystems
Collaborations in space science research projects
Significant opportunities in services (e.g. geographic information systems)

Key Investors

India has a well-oiled enterprise promoting machinery that is backed by strong legislative, judiciary, executive and capital establishments

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of USA has a cooperative partnership programme with ISRO

NASA and ISRO have been cooperating under the terms of a framework agreement signed in 2008.

Australian Government has tied up with ISRO for satellite launches

CNES and EUMETSAT for Near Real-Time Megha-Tropiques data

French National Space Agency (CNES) has collaborated with ISRO

Canadian Space Agency and ISRO on Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope

ENABLING ENVIRONMENT

India has a well-oiled enterprise promoting machinery that is backed by strong legislative, judiciary, executive, and capital establishments

Space

India has conducted +320 successful launches for +30 nations, including USA, Germany, Canada, Netherlands, and Israel.

Spacecom Policy 2020 (Draft)

Policy Framework for Satellite Communication

Guidelines of Satellite Communications Policy

Guidance for Sensing Data (RSD) Policy

Application Format for Registering an Indian Satellite System

Indian Space Research Organisation

To harness space technology for national development, while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration.

Antrix

Antrix is the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Investment Opportunities

Useful Links:

Key Investors

ENABLING ENVIRONMENT

News

IAF’s Shubhanshu Shukla becomes second Indian in space, begins journey to ISS

India and EU eye deeper space collaboration to ensure global space security

India’s space economy to reach US$44 billion by 2033: FICCI-EY Report

Space

India has conducted +320 successful launches for +30 nations, including USA, Germany, Canada, Netherlands, and Israel.

Spacecom Policy 2020 (Draft)

Policy Framework for Satellite Communication

Guidelines of Satellite Communications Policy

Guidance for Sensing Data (RSD) Policy

Application Format for Registering an Indian Satellite System

Indian Space Research Organisation

To harness space technology for national development, while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration.

Antrix

Antrix is the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Investment Opportunities

Useful Links:

Key Investors

ENABLING ENVIRONMENT

News

IAF’s Shubhanshu Shukla becomes second Indian in space, begins journey to ISS

India and EU eye deeper space collaboration to ensure global space security

India’s space economy to reach US$44 billion by 2033: FICCI-EY Report

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