Indian Space Association

Indian Space Association (ISpA) is an industry association for Indian space and satellite manufacturing companies.[3] ISpA is a voluntary association of leading space industries in India. It was established with the objective of providing advisory and advocacy support to the space industry in India. The primary function of ISpA is to articulate the views of the industry on space sector reforms and provide guidance for a space industry in India.

Indian Space Association
AbbreviationISpA
Formation11 October 2021; 3 years ago (2021-10-11)
TypeIndustry association
PurposePolicy advocacy
HeadquartersDelhi, India
Area served
India
Services
  • Business promotion
  • Networking
  • Policy reforms
Jayant Patil[1]
Lt Gen. Anil Kumar Bhatt (Retd.)[2]
Websitewww.ispa.space

History

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On October 11, 2021, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi launched the Indian Space Association as a “single-window” agency for facilitating space sector business opportunities for Indian start-ups and the private sector.[4]

Members

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ISpA members are divided into five categories; founding members, core members, associate members, start-up members and other members.[5] It is listed below in alphabetical order;

Founding members

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Core members

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Associate members

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Start-up members

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  • AgniKul Cosmos
  • Aidin Technologies
  • Altz Technologies
  • Astrome Technologies
  • Bellatrix Aerospace
  • BES Space
  • CYRAN AI Solutions
  • Dhruva Space
  • Digantara
  • Dron Vayu
  • Elena Geo Systems
  • Enabletech Industries
  • GalaxEye Space
  • SkyServe
  • Indian Technology Congress Association
  • Kawa Space
  • Kepler Aerospace
  • Manastu Space Technologies
  • Micronet Solutions
  • Numer8 Analytics
  • Pixxel
  • Robinsons Cargo & Logistics
  • Saankhya Labs
  • Sisir Radar
  • Skyroot Aerospace
  • Space Machines Company
  • Suhora Technologies
  • Sunrise Ventures
  • TSC Technologies
  • Xovian Aerospace


Other members

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  • Space Kidz India

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Explained: Public-private partnership breaches space frontier". indianexpress.com. 11 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Modi launches Indian Space Association, says India to ensure space unites the world". indiatoday.in.
  3. ^ "Questions : Lok Sabha". loksabha.nic.in. LokSabha.
  4. ^ "WHAT ARE INDIAN SPACE ASSOCIATION?". Business Standard India. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi launches the Indian Space Association (ISpA) - ISRO". www.isro.gov.in. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.