Space
Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe)
- Context: With the support of IN-SPACe, the Department of Space (DoS) has approved the establishment of Common Technology Facilities (CTFs) in Gujarat (Koraj) and Tamil Nadu (Thoothukudi).
About IN-SPACe
- The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre is an autonomous coordinating agency operating under the Department of Space (DoS).
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- Its headquarters is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- It is headed by a Chairperson appointed by the Cabinet Committee on Security.
- It became operational in June 2022.
Key Functions
- Providing single-window authorization for all space-related activities of Non-Government Entities (NGEs), including private companies, academic institutions, and foreign subsidiaries.
- Promoting, guiding, and mentoring the private sector through industry-friendly regulations.
- Establishing safety and technical regulations for launch vehicles, satellites, and ground stations.
Recent IN-SPACe Decisions
- Granted authorization to Agnikul Cosmos for the Agnibaan SOrTeD launch (2024).
- Granted authorization to Skyroot Aerospace for the Vikram-S launch (2022).
- Released the Earth Observation Policy (2023), which governs data dissemination.
- Released Norms, Guidelines, and Procedures (NGP) for Indian space activities.
