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Hans India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
India tied up with over 60 nations for space tech, satellite communication: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: India has partnered with more than 60 nations for space technologies and satellite communication, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, in the Parliament's ongoing Monsoon Session on Wednesday. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Singh shared details of India's space technology collaborations as well as support given to the private sector to launch large-scale missions in space. 'Space cooperative documents have been signed with 61 countries and five multilateral bodies. The major areas of collaborations are satellite remote sensing, satellite navigation, satellite communication, space science, planetary exploration, and capacity building,' Singh said. He noted that the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is already working with NASA for NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar), slated to launch later this month. The Indian space agency is also working with CNES (French National Space Agency) for a joint satellite mission named 'TRISHNA (Thermal Infrared Imaging Satellite for High Resolution Natural Resource Assessment)', which is in the initial stages. ISRO and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) have carried out a feasibility study to realise a joint lunar polar exploration mission. ISRO also collaborated with NASA and Axiom Space for sending its astronaut to the International Space Station, Singh said. Further, the MoS highlighted the opening up of the space industry to the private sector and the launch of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), enabling the latter to launch large-scale space missions. He also mentioned the rollout of the Indian Space Policy, 2023, to foster a thriving space ecosystem. In addition, various schemes such as the technology adoption fund, venture capital fund for the space sector, seed fund scheme, pricing support, mentorship, and technical labs were introduced to support startups and Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) in the space sector. The government also 'signed 79 MoUs with NGEs and issued 77 authorisations' till March, Singh said.
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Business Standard
27-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
IN-SPACe invites private firms to design, develop satellite-bus platforms
India's space regulator Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has invited applications from private companies to design and develop satellite-bus platforms to reduce import dependence. The new initiative called the Satellite Bus as a Service (SBaaS) aims to provide a pathway for Indian private space players to design and develop small satellite bus platforms for hosted payload applications, IN-SPACe said in a statement. Through this Announcement of Opportunity (AO), IN-SPACe invites applications from eligible Indian non-governmental entities (NGEs) to undertake the design, development, and realisation of small satellite bus systems capable of supporting multiple payloads. As part of this initiative, IN-SPACe will support the realisation of satellite bus platforms through a two-phase approach. In Phase I, up to four Indian NGEs will be shortlisted based on their technical capabilities to develop a modular, multi-mission satellite bus system. In Phase II, IN-SPACe will support up to two hosted payload missions to demonstrate the utility of these platforms. 'The Satellite Bus as a Service initiative is a pivotal step in democratising access for India's Space Sector. By enabling NGEs with this opportunity, we are aiming to push innovation, and reduce our reliance on imports. Together we are looking at making India a global service provider of small satellite bus and hosted payload services," Pawan Goenka, chairman, IN-SPACe, said. The effort is aimed at easing access to flight platforms, reducing time to orbit, and enabling in-orbit demonstration for payload developers. Rajeev Jyoti, director, Technical Directorate at IN-SPACe, said, 'SBaaS is designed to bridge the gap between payload developers and satellite platforms. By providing a standardised, modular bus platform, we offer a cost-effective solution for in-orbit validation of diverse payloads. This initiative will accelerate the development cycle for emerging technologies and enhance India's capabilities in delivering end-to-end space solutions.' IN-SPACe was constituted in June 2020 following the central government's decision to open up the space sector and enable the participation of the Indian private sector in the gamut of space activities. It acts as a single-window, independent nodal agency which functions as an autonomous agency in the Department of Space (DOS). IN-SPACe is responsible for the promotion, enabling, authorisation, and supervision of various space activities of the NGEs that include, among others, the building of launch vehicles and satellites, and providing space-based services; sharing of space infrastructure and premises under ISRO; and establishment of new space infrastructure and facilities.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IN-SPACe launches Satellite Bus as a Service (SBaaS) initiative for Indian NGEs
Ahmedabad: The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre ( IN-SPACe ) on Saturday announced an opportunity (AO) for Indian non-governmental entities (NGEs) under the Satellite Bus as a Service (SBaaS) initiative. A satellite bus (or spacecraft bus) is the main body and structural component of a satellite or spacecraft, in which the payload and all scientific instruments are held. The initiative aims to provide a pathway for Indian private space players to design and develop small satellite bus platforms for hosted payload applications. IN-SPACe will support it in two phases. First, up to four Indian NGEs will be shortlisted to develop a modular, multi-mission satellite bus system. Second, support will be provided for up to two hosted payload missions for the demonstration of utilities. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Pawan Goenka, chairman of IN-SPACe, said that it will push innovation and reduce reliance on imports. Rajeev Jyoti, director of IN-SPACe, said, "SBaaS is designed to bridge the gap between payload developers and satellite platforms. By providing a standardised, modular bus platform, we offer a cost-effective solution for in-orbit validation of diverse payloads."
Economic Times
26-04-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
IN-SPACe launches SBaaS, to boost private sector payload opportunities
IN-SPACe, the commercial arm of ISRO, has launched the Satellite Bus as a Service (SBaaS) initiative to encourage private sector involvement in satellite development. The program seeks to create modular small satellite platforms by Indian entities for payload applications. This model will ease access to flight-ready platforms, boost innovation, and expand India's space capabilities. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre ( IN-SPACe ), the commercial arm of ISRO , on Saturday launched the Satellite Bus as a Service (SBaaS) initiative to promote private sector participation in satellite programme aims to create modular small satellite platforms designed by Indian non-governmental entities (NGEs) to host payload SBaaS model will ease access to flight-ready satellite platforms for startups and private players, boosting innovation pipelines and expanding India's capability to deliver end-to-end space solutions, according to nodal agency space activities through an Announcement of Opportunity (AO) invited proposals from eligible Indian private players to design, develop, and deliver these small satellite bus systems that can host multiple initiative will be rolled out in two phases, the Indian regulator Phase I, up to four NGEs will be shortlisted based on their technical capabilities to develop a modular, multi-mission satellite bus. In Phase II, IN-SPACe will support up to two hosted payload missions to demonstrate the platform's utility.'The Satellite Bus as a Service initiative is a pivotal step in democratizing access for India's space sector," Pawan Goenka, Chairman of IN-SPACe said. He added that by enabling NGEs with this opportunity, the aim is to push innovation and reduce reliance on imports.'Together, we are looking at making India a global service provider of small satellite bus and hosted payload services,' Goenka Jyoti, Director, Technical Directorate at IN-SPACe, added that SBaaS is designed to bridge the gap between payload developers and satellite platforms, providing a cost-effective, standardised solution for in-orbit demonstration of new technologies.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IN-SPACe launches SBaaS, to boost private sector payload opportunities
Live Events The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre ( IN-SPACe ), the commercial arm of ISRO , on Saturday launched the Satellite Bus as a Service (SBaaS) initiative to promote private sector participation in satellite programme aims to create modular small satellite platforms designed by Indian non-governmental entities (NGEs) to host payload SBaaS model will ease access to flight-ready satellite platforms for startups and private players, boosting innovation pipelines and expanding India's capability to deliver end-to-end space solutions, according to nodal agency space activities through an Announcement of Opportunity (AO) invited proposals from eligible Indian private players to design, develop, and deliver these small satellite bus systems that can host multiple initiative will be rolled out in two phases, the Indian regulator Phase I, up to four NGEs will be shortlisted based on their technical capabilities to develop a modular, multi-mission satellite bus. In Phase II, IN-SPACe will support up to two hosted payload missions to demonstrate the platform's utility.'The Satellite Bus as a Service initiative is a pivotal step in democratizing access for India's space sector," Pawan Goenka, Chairman of IN-SPACe said. He added that by enabling NGEs with this opportunity, the aim is to push innovation and reduce reliance on imports.'Together, we are looking at making India a global service provider of small satellite bus and hosted payload services,' Goenka Jyoti, Director, Technical Directorate at IN-SPACe, added that SBaaS is designed to bridge the gap between payload developers and satellite platforms, providing a cost-effective, standardised solution for in-orbit demonstration of new technologies.
