Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated IN-SPACe Advanced Technology Center in Ahmedabad, an important step in India's space sector. Which is equipped for satellite and payload testing.
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh inaugurated a pioneering technology center in Ahmedabad, which represents a significant advancement in India's space sector. Established by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), the center aims to revolutionize private sector participation in space technology development and testing.
Technical Center Capabilities and Focus
- place: Located at IN-SPACe headquarters in Bopal, Ahmedabad.
- Focus: Directed primarily toward satellites and payloads, with additional provisions for launch vehicle simulation and mission planning.
- Features: Equipped with state-of-the-art resources including climate simulation test facility, thermal and vacuum environment simulation facility and space systems design lab.
- Objective: Providing a comprehensive suite of tools for rigorous validation of space technologies under simulated space conditions.
Encouraging private sector participation
- Strategic Steps: The inauguration of the technology center aims to increase the role of the private sector in India's space endeavours.
- Vision: From being a supplier to becoming a complete system designer and developer in ISRO.
- Alignment: The initiative is in line with the government's goal of promoting collaboration between the public and private sectors for common space exploration purposes.
Investment and future prospects
- Investment Scenario: Private entities to invest ₹1000 crore in India's space sector between April and December 2023.
- Fast: Establishment of a technical center to accelerate India's progress in space technology.