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India’s space sector now has around 440 registered startups, with 18 startups among 52 entities receiving IN-SPACe authorisations for various activities. The government said private space companies are expected to undertake more than eight commercial rocket launches over the next two years

IN-SPACe has granted 113 authorisations to 52 non-government entities, including 18 start-ups, for space activities, Parliament was informed. India has around 440 space technology start-ups, while cumulative investments in the sector reached approximately USD 618.5 million by March 2026

Hyderabad-based Skyroot’s orbital success signals a startup revolution, and a turning point for India’s private space industry

India's space startup ecosystem has grown to more than 450 ventures in six years, driven by policy reforms and increased private participation. IN-SPACe said startups have attracted strong funding, while government initiatives continue to support innovation and technology adoption

ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan hailed Skyroot Aerospace's successful Vikram-1 launch as a landmark achievement for India's private space sector, while IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka described the mission as "an India moment" that showcased the country's growing space capabilities.

Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh hailed Skyroot Aerospace's successful Vikram-1 launch as a historic achievement, saying it reflects the success of India's space reforms and the decision to open the space sector to private companies under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership

India's space economy is expected to expand from USD 8 billion to USD 40-45 billion over the next decade, supported by policy reforms, private sector participation and rising commercial activity. The government aims to increase India's share of the global space economy to 8 per cent

T-Hub and IN-SPACe hosted InveSt Space Hyderabad Edition, bringing together startups, investors, and policymakers. With India’s space sector rapidly growing, the event focused on boosting funding, innovation, and collaboration in the SpaceTech ecosystem.

IN-SPACe has partnered with four space startups led by Pixxel to build India’s first private Earth observation satellite constellation. The project, under a public-private model, aims to boost access to Earth intelligence and reduce reliance on foreign data

India’s first privately built national earth observation satellite constellation will be launched from 2026 by a Pixxel-led startup consortium. The 12-satellite project, backed by IN-SPACe, will deliver high-resolution data for government and global commercial use

Will also send robot flights, where a female robot, Vayumitra, will be sent to space in 2025, says Jitendra Singh

Overcoming technology denials in the past, India has made rapid strides in space technology over the last few decades and emerged as one of the leading space-faring nations in the world. It is now set to reach a new milestone with ‘Vikram-S’, the first privately developed rocket, slated for launch from Sriharikota next week. The […]

Hyderabad: Hyderabad headquartered startup Dhruva Space has become the first private company to receive authorization from IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center) for the testing and space-qualification of its Satellite Orbital Deployer for the PSLV C53 mission by ISRO. The launch is scheduled for today and the platform has indigenously developed satellite deployment […]

Hyderabad: For the Indian space segment to grow, there is a need to create as well as increase the space-based services, markets, infrastructure and solutions. The Indian space programme is mainly confined to ISRO but now the Government wants new people to come into this sector, said S Somanath, ISRO Chairman. Speaking at the launch […]

Hyderabad: Telangana State will soon come out with a spacetech framework soon. This will outline the ecosystem building steps and roles of each stakeholder in space tech. Telangana will be the second State after Kerala to have a spacetech policy. IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao has been vociferous in his plea for a […]