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 vibrant and thriving space industry in India.

Indian Space Association
AbbreviationISpA
Formation11 October 2021 (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

The association serves as a platform for its members to come together and engage in discussions and initiatives that promote the growth of the Indian space industry. As an advisory body, ISpA provides valuable inputs to the Indian government on various policy matters related to the space sector.

The association's membership includes major players in the Indian space industry, including private companies, research institutions, and academic institutions. By bringing together the collective expertise of its members, ISpA aims to drive innovation and excellence in the Indian space industry.

ISpA also works towards promoting collaboration between the Indian space industry and international players, thereby enabling the industry to leverage global best practices and technologies. Through its initiatives, ISpA aims to position India as a leading space industry association in the global space ecosystem.

History

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

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

Founding members


Core members


Associate members


Start-up members
  • 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
  • Space Kidz India

See also

References
  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. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
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