**Executive Summary**
This document presents details on private sector participation in space activities facilitated by IN-SPACe. It outlines the number of Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) authorized by IN-SPACe across various sectors from 2022 to 2026. It also details specific projects/contracts awarded to private players including their type, value, and duration. The information was released on February 11, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Authorization of Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) by IN-SPACe (2022-2026):**
* Details are provided by sector of activity year wise.
* Sectors include: application, satellite, ground systems, satellites (hosted), and launch vehicles.
* The authorization details vary by sector, with some sectors showing increased activity over the years.
* **Approved Projects/Contracts for Private Players:**
* Two specific projects are detailed.
* The establishment of an Earth Observation (EO) satellite constellation on a PPP model was awarded to a Pixxel Space-led consortium. The contract is for 4 years with nil value from Government.
* The technology transfer agreement for launching satellites on a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) was awarded to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The contract is for 10 years with a value of Rs. 511 Crores.
* **Economic Impact & ISRO Technology Transfer:**
* 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.
* As of January 31, 2026, 71 ISRO Technology Transfers are facilitated through IN-SPACe to industry including startups.
* **IN-SPACe Facilitation:**
* IN-SPACe provides ISRO test facilities, technologies and technical support to Indian private entities.
* Norms, Guidelines and Procedures (NGPs) in respect of the authorization has been released by IN-SPACE
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs)**
* **Impact:**
* Provides details of authorization granted across various sectors.
* Offers opportunities for participation in space activities.
* **Action Required:**
* Review authorization details to identify potential areas of involvement.
**Stakeholder: Private Players/Companies**
* **Impact:**
* Provides information on projects/contracts awarded to private players.
* Offers details on the type, value, and duration of these contracts.
* **Action Required:**
* Review and assess potential collaboration with firms with approved projects.
**Stakeholder: Start-ups**
* **Impact:**
* Highlights investment raised by space start-ups.
* Shows the growth of the space start-up ecosystem.
* **Action Required:**
* Review ISRO technologies transferred through IN-SPACe.
**Stakeholder: ISRO and DoS**
* **Impact:**
* Highlights IN-SPACe's role in facilitating private sector access to ISRO resources.
* **Action Required:**
* Continue collaboration with IN-SPACe to support private sector participation.
Key Entities Referenced
IN-SPACe: Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre, the regulator for private sector space activities in India
Department of Space: The primary department of the Indian government responsible for space activities
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI): Associated with IN-SPACe for assessing economic value generated through private sector participation
ISRO: Indian Space Research Organisation, works closely with IN-SPACe to facilitate technology transfers to private entities
Norms, Guidelines and Procedures (NGPs): Published by IN-SPACe, they provide the rules for private companies seeking authorization for space activities.
Department of Space
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
Read this release in: Urdu , ही