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India’s First Private EO Satellite Constellation under PPP Model

Source:   TH Context: The IN-SPACe has selected the PixxelSpace India-led consortium to design, build, and operate India’s first fully indigenous commercial Earth Observation (EO) satellite constellation under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. About India’s First Private EO Satellite Constellation under PPP Model: What It Is? A landmark space initiative to deploy 12 advanced Earth Observation …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Future of Indian Space Programme

General Studies-3; Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.   Introduction The recent entry of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla into the International Space Station (ISS) through the Axiom-4 mission marks a historic milestone for India’s space ambitions. From building satellites to explore weather patterns and assist rural development to …

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SSLV Technology Transfer

Source:  TOI Context: For the first time, ISRO’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) technology will be fully transferred to an Indian firm — HAL, which will own, build, market, and operate the rocket. About SSLV Technology Transfer: What It Is? Full Transfer of Technology (ToT) for ISRO’s SSLV, enabling an Indian firm to independently build …

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Technology Adoption Fund (TAF)

Source:  TOI Context:  IN-SPACe, India’s space regulator, launched the Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) to accelerate the growth of space startups and MSMEs by providing financial support for the commercialization of early-stage space technologies. About Technology Adoption Fund (TAF): What is TAF? A financial initiative by IN-SPACe to support the transition of early-stage space technologies into …

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ISRO: Second Space Age

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Awareness in the fields of Space   Source: TH  Context: India’s modest entry into the First Space Age followed by its many gains should be used to help the country tap the vast potential of the Second Space Age.   Background:   Journey of ISRO: The Indian private sector in the …

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Startups are powering India’s Space Odyssey 2.0

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Achievements of Indians in science & technology.   Source: Live Mint Context: With the space sector opening up, startups have begun to rapidly transform the industry.     Measures for encouraging the private sector in the space programme:   Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) in Ahmedabad. IN-SPACe is …

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Indian Space Association:

GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Awareness in space.   Context: Indian Space Association (ISpA) was recently formally launched by Prime Minister Modi. It will be the premier industry association of space and satellite companies. Aims and objectives: ISpA aims to be a forum of the space industry in the Indian private sector and partner the Government …

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