PM Modi hails PSLV C53 mission, says confident more Indian firms will reach space in near future

PM Modi hails PSLV C53 mission, says confident more Indian firms will reach space in near future

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed ISRO’s PSLV C53 mission for achieving the milestone of launching two payloads of Indian start-ups in space, and expressed confidence that many more Indian companies will reach space in the near future. In its second successful commercial mission in a week, ISRO launched three foreign satellites in precise … Read more

Two space start-ups authorised, marks beginning of private space sector launches in India

Two space start-ups authorised, marks beginning of private space sector launches in India

The Indian Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has started authorising Indian private firms, marking the beginning of private space sector launches in India. IN-SPACe is an autonomous, single window nodal agency; formed to promote, authorise, monitor and supervise the space activities of Non-Governmental Private Entities (NGPEs) in India. Dhruva Space Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad and … Read more

Participation of private entities can revolutionise space sector: PM Modi

Participation of private entities can revolutionise space sector: PM Modi

Terming the entry of private entities into the space sector as a revolution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the industry is all set to be powered by the strength of government space institutions and the passion of private companies. This would take India’s space programme to greater heights. Speaking at the inauguration of the Indian … Read more