PARLIAMENT QUESTION: PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION FACILITATED BY IN-SPACE

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PARLIAMENT QUESTION: PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION FACILITATED BY IN-SPACE

Posted On: 11 FEB 2026 12:51PM by PIB Delhi 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 0 0 2 1 0 to Indian Territory and of <=30 cm GSD Satellite Establishment and operation of Amateur 2 1 1 0 5 Satellite Ground Establishment and operation of ground 0 0 5 3 4 Systems station(s) Satellites Establishment and operation of remote 0 0 3 3 2 sensing satellite Satellites Establishment and operations of Space 0 0 0 0 0 objects other than Communication and remote sensing satellite systems Satellites Establishment and operations of 0 0 1 0 0 communication satellite Satellites Hosted Payload 2 9 10 0 1

(Hosted) Satellites Non-Indian GSO and/or NGSO satellite/ 0 1 10 24 1 constellation Launch Undertaking Orbital/Sub-Orbital Launches 1 0 2 0 0 Vehicles from Indian TerritoryTotal 5 11 34 31 13 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:

Sl. Details of Name of the Type Value of Duration No. projects/contracts companies to whom contracts/ projects/contracts Projects awarded

1. Establishment of Earth M/s. Pixxel Space -led Satellites Nil value 4 years Observation (EO) consortium, including from satellite constellation on M/s.Dhruva Space, Government PPP model M/s. Satsure Analytics India, and M/s.

Piersight Space

2. Technology Transfer M/s. Hindustan Launch Rs.511 10 years Agreement for Aeronautics Limited Crores.

Launching Satellites on (HAL) Small 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 above.

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.

As on 31st January, 2026, 71 Nos. of ISRO Technology Transfers are facilitated through IN-SPACe to industry including startups. 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.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions and Prime Minister’s Office Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today. **** NKR/NM (Release ID: 2226236) Visitor Counter : 198

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