PARLIAMENT QUESTION: PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION FACILITATED BY IN-SPACE
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION FACILITATED BY IN-SPACE
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 of <=30 cm GSD
0
0
2
1
0
Satellite
Establishment and operation of Amateur Satellite
2
1
1
0
5
Ground Systems
Establishment and operation of ground station(s)
0
0
5
3
4
Satellites
Establishment and operation of remote sensing satellite
0
0
3
3
2
Satellites
Establishment and operations of Space objects other than Communication and remote sensing satellite systems
0
0
0
0
0
Satellites
Establishment and operations of communication satellite
0
0
1
0
0
Satellites (Hosted)
Hosted Payload
2
9
10
0
1
Satellites
Non-Indian GSO and/or NGSO satellite/ constellation
0
1
10
24
1
Launch Vehicles
Undertaking Orbital/Sub-Orbital Launches from Indian Territory
1
0
2
0
0
Total
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. No.
Details of projects/contracts
Name of the companies to whom projects/contracts awarded
Type
Value of contracts/ Projects
Duration
1.
Establishment of Earth Observation (EO) satellite constellation on PPP model
M/s. Pixxel Space -led consortium, including M/s.Dhruva Space, M/s. Satsure Analytics India, and M/s. Piersight Space
Satellites
Nil value from Government
4 years
2.
Technology Transfer Agreement for Launching Satellites on Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)
M/s. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Launch
Rs.511 Crores.
10 years
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.