**Policy Summary: Third Launch Pad (TLP) Development at Satish Dhawan Space Centre**
This document summarizes the current status of the Third Launch Pad (TLP) project at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, as of August 6, 2025. Financial sanction for the project was received in March 2025. The geotechnical investigation and topography survey of the site were completed by May 2025. Offers for road and electrical works are currently under evaluation.
The establishment of the TLP facilities involves multiple work packages. Key milestones include: completion of civil works by May 2028, establishment of fluid systems and associated propellant storages 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, MSMEs, and startups selected through a tendering process. This process will prioritize the "Make in India" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat" objectives. Specific details regarding these collaborations will be available after the bidding process is complete and contracts are awarded.
This information was provided in response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2863, answered on Wednesday, August 06, 2025, by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions and in the Prime Minister's Office, Dr. Jitendra Singh.
Key Entities Referenced
Third Launch Pad: A spaceport launch facility under construction at Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota: A spaceport in Andhra Pradesh, India, owned by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayulu: Member of Parliament who raised the unstarred question in Lok Sabha.
Prime Minister: The head of the government of India.
Jitendra Singh: Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances Pensions and in the Prime Minister's Office.
Make in India: An initiative by the Government of India to encourage domestic manufacturing.
Atmanirbhar Bharat: An initiative by the Government of India to make India a self-reliant nation.
MSMEs: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. These are being considered for partnerships in the Third Launch Pad project.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
DEPARTMENT OF SPACE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2863
TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 06, 2025
THIRD SATELLITE LAUNCH PAD
2863. SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYULU:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) the details regarding the current status of the construction
and development of the Third Launch Pad (TLP) at Satish
Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, including timelines
achieved and milestones pending;
(b) whether the Government has partnered with or engaged
private players, MSMEs or startups in the construction of the
Third Launch Pad and related infrastructure; and
(c) if so, the details of such collaborations along with the
mechanisms adopted to ensure Make in India and
Atmanirbhar Bharat objectives are met?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC
GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH):
****(a) The Financial Sanction for the Third 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.
(b) & (c)
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.
****