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What is IN–SPACe?

May 19, 2026

Nine Indian space-tech companies, which were part of the delegation led by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), have signed multiple partnerships and collaborations at the recently held Space Meetings Veneto 2026 in Venice, Italy.

About IN–SPACe:

  • Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) is a single-window, independent, nodal agency that functions as an autonomous agency in the Department of Space (DOS).
  • It is formed following the Space sector reforms to enable and facilitate the participation of private players.
  • IN-SPACe is responsible to promote, enable, authorize and supervise various space activities of non-governmental entities (NGEs) including
    • building launch vehicles & satellites and providing space-based services;
    • sharing space infrastructure and premises under the control of DOS/ISRO; and
    • establishing of new space infrastructure and facilities.
  • The agency acts as an interface between ISRO and NGEs and assesses how to utilize India’s space resources better and increase space-based activities.
  • It also assesses the needs and demands of private players, including educational and research institutions, and explores ways to accommodate these requirements in consultation with ISRO.
  • Headquarters: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
  • Three Directorates, Promotion Directorate (PD), Technical Directorate (TD) and Program Management and Authorization Directorate (PMAD) are carrying out the functions of IN-SPACe.

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