**Summary:**
In March 2025, financial sanction was received for the Department of Space's Third Satellite Launch Pad (TLP) Project. Geotechnical investigation and topography surveys were completed by May 2025. The project is currently evaluating offers for road and electrical works, with multiple work packages identified for establishing TLP facilities. Key milestones include completion of civil works by May 2028, establishment of fluid systems and propellant storage by July 2028, establishment of launch pad facilities by September 2028, and commissioning of the facility by March 2029. The Department of Space intends to partner with Indian private players, specifically MSMEs, through a tendering process that prioritizes "Make in India" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiatives. Details of these collaborations will be available following the completion of the bidding process and contract placements. This information was provided by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on August 6, 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
Department of Space: The government department responsible for space programs.
Third Satellite Launch Pad Project: A project to establish a third satellite launch pad.
MakeinIndia: A Government of India initiative to encourage domestic manufacturing.
Atmanirbhar Bharat: A Government of India initiative promoting self-reliance.
Dr. Jitendra Singh: Union Minister of State Independent Charge for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
Indian private players MSMEs: Indian private sector Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises who will be partnered with.
Department of Space
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: SATELLITE LAUNCH
PAD
Posted On: 06 AUG 2025 4:42PM by PIB Delhi
The Financial Sanction for the Third Satellite Launch Pad Project was received in March 2025. Subsequently,
the Geo technical investigation and topography survey of the site was completed by May 2025. Offers are
under evaluation for road works and electrical works. Multiple work packages have been identified for the
establishment of the TLP facilities. There are four major milestones, namely, completion of civil works (May
2028), establishment of fluid systems and associated propellant storages (July 2028), establishment of launch
pad facilities (September 2028) and commissioning of the facility by March 2029.
The Department proposes to partner with Indian private players & MSMEs, who are selected through a
tendering process ensuring Make-in-India and Atmanirbhar Bharat to the maximum extent possible. The
details of such collaborations will be available after the completion of the bidding process and placement of
contracts.
This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science
and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of
Atomic Energy and Department of Space, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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(Release ID: 2153096)