**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1853, to be answered on February 11, 2026, regarding private sector participation facilitated by IN-SPACE. It provides details on the number of private sector entities authorized, approved projects/contracts, revenue generated, and collaborative initiatives between ISRO and private players. It also addresses steps to simplify authorization processes.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Authorization of Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) by IN-SPACE:**
* The document details the number of NGEs authorized by IN-SPACE per sector and year (2022-2026) across various areas, including:
* Dissemination of Primary Data.
* Establishment and operation of Amateur Satellite.
* Establishment and operation of ground station(s).
* Establishment and operation of remote sensing satellite.
* Establishment and operation of Space objects other than Communication and remote sensing satellite systems.
* Establishment and operation of communication satellite.
* Hosted Payload.
* Non-Indian GSO and/or NGSO satellite/ constellation.
* Undertaking Orbital/Sub-Orbital Launches from Indian Territory.
* **Approved Projects/Contracts for Private Players:**
* M/s. Pixxel Space-led consortium (including M/s.Dhruva Space, M/s. Satsure Analytics India, and M/s. Piersight Space) was awarded a Nil Value project for the Establishment of Earth Observation (EO) satellite constellation on PPP model of duration 4 years.
* M/s. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has a Technology Transfer Agreement worth Rs.511 Crores for Launching Satellites on Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) of duration 10 years.
* **Revenue and Economic Value:**
* The assessment of revenue and economic value generated through private sector participation is being carried out in association with the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI).
* Approximately USD 150 million has been raised as investment during CY 2025 by start-ups, and the top 10 space start-ups have a confirmed order book of about USD 150 million.
* **ISRO Technology Transfers:**
* As of January 31, 2026, 71 ISRO Technology Transfers have been facilitated through IN-SPACE to industry, including startups.
* **Simplification of Authorization Processes:**
* IN-SPACE, in coordination with ISRO and DoS, has established a mechanism to make ISRO test facilities, technologies, and technical support available to Indian private entities.
* Norms, Guidelines, and Procedures (NGPS) have been released by IN-SPACE, providing clarity and transparency to companies seeking authorization for Space Activities.
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact**
* **Private Sector Entities (including Start-ups):**
These entities are affected as the document provides data regarding the number of authorizations granted by IN-SPACE, details of projects approved, and clarity on regulatory processes, thus affecting their strategic planning and operations.
**Action Required**
* Private sector entities should review the data on authorizations and projects to identify opportunities and assess the competitive landscape.
* They should also familiarize themselves with the Norms, Guidelines, and Procedures (NGPS) released by IN-SPACE for seeking authorization for Space Activities.
* **Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO):**
**Impact**
ISRO is impacted through its collaborative initiatives with private players and its role in technology transfers facilitated by IN-SPACE. The document highlights ISRO's support in providing test facilities, technologies, and technical assistance to private entities.
**Action Required**
* ISRO should continue to collaborate with IN-SPACE and private players to foster innovation and strengthen space manufacturing services in India.
* **Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI):**
**Impact**
MOSPI is impacted through its association with assessing the revenue and economic value generated through private sector participation in the space sector.
**Action Required**
* MOSPI should continue to assess the economic impact of private sector participation and provide relevant data to support policy-making decisions.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe): A body that promotes and authorizes private sector participation in space activities in India.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO): The national space agency of India, collaborating with private players in various space initiatives.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions: The ministry responsible for answering the parliamentary question regarding private sector participation in space activities.
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI): The ministry involved in assessing the revenue and economic value generated through private sector participation in space activities.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
DEPARTMENT OF SPACE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1853
TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026
PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION FACILITATED BY IN-SPACE
1853. SHRI APPALANAIDU KALISETTI:
SHRI TANGELLA UDAY SRINIVAS:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the number of private sector entities including
start-ups, onboarded and granted authorization by the Indian
National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-
SPACe) since its inception along with their sector of activity
such as launch vehicles, satellites payloads, ground
systems, year-wise;
(b) the details of the contracts, authorisations or projects
approved for private players including type of project
(manufacturing, R&D, satellite launches, testing facilities,
etc.) value of contracts and duration, year and activity-wise;
(c) the revenue or economic value generated through private
sector participation facilitated by IN-SPACe including
domestic and international contributions; year-wise
(d) the details of numbers of collaborative initiatives between
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), private playersand start-ups including technology transfers, joint R&D
projects and commercial satellite and launch services; and
(e) the steps taken or proposed to simplify authorization,
regulatory processes and further promote private
participation to strengthen India’s position as a global hub
for space manufacturing services and innovation?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC
GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S
OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH):
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(a) The details of the number of Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs)
which have been granted authorization by the Indian National Space
Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) since its inception
along with sector of activity year wise are provided below:
Sector Details 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Application Dissemination of Primary Data
pertaining to Indian Territory and 0 0 2 1 0
of <=30 cm GSD
Satellite Establishment and operation of
2 1 1 0 5
Amateur Satellite
Ground Establishment and operation of
0 0 5 3 4
Systems ground station(s)
Satellites Establishment and operation of
0 0 3 3 2
remote sensing satelliteSatellites Establishment and operations of
Space objects other than
0 0 0 0 0
Communication and remote
sensing satellite systems
Satellites Establishment and operations of
0 0 1 0 0
communication satellite
Satellites
2 9 10 0 1
(Hosted) Hosted Payload
Satellites Non-Indian GSO and/or NGSO
0 1 10 24 1
satellite/ constellation
Launch Undertaking Orbital/Sub-Orbital
1 0 2 0 0
Vehicles Launches from Indian Territory
Total 5 11 34 31 13
(b) Details of the contracts or projects approved for private players
including type of project such as manufacturing, R&D, satellite
launches, testing facilities, etc. along with the value of contracts
and duration is as under:
Name of the
Sl. companies to Value of
Details of
Type Duration
whom contracts
No. projects/contracts
projects/contracts / Projects
awarded
1. Establishment of M/s. Pixxel Space -
Earth Observation led consortium, Nil value
(EO) satellite including
from
constellation on M/s.Dhruva Space,
Satellites 4 years
PPP model M/s. Satsure Governm
Analytics India,
ent
and M/s. Piersight
Space2. Technology M/s. Hindustan
Transfer Agreement
Aeronautics Rs.511 10
for Launching
Launch
Satellites on Small Limited (HAL) Crores. years
Satellite Launch
Vehicle (SSLV)
With respect to authorisations, details of the number of Non-
Governmental Entities (NGEs) which have been granted
authorisation by IN-SPACe since its inception is provided under
response (a) above.
(c) The assessment of revenue and economic value generated through
private sector participation is being carried out in association with
the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
However approximately USD 150 million has been raised as
investment during CY 2025 by start-ups, and the top 10 space start-
ups have a confirmed order book of about USD 150 million.
(d) As on 31st January, 2026, 71 Nos. of ISRO Technology Transfers
are facilitated through IN-SPACe to industry including startups.
(e) IN-SPACe, in close coordination with ISRO and DoS has
established a mechanism to make available ISRO test facilities,
technologies and technical support to Indian private entities, as
part of strengthening space manufacturing services and
innovation. Further, the Norms, Guidelines and Procedures (NGPs)
in respect of the authorization has been released by IN-SPACe
providing the clarity and transparency to the private companies
seeking authorization for undertaking Space Activities.
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