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The India Space Congress (ISC) 2025, hosted by SIA-India, marked an essential moment in India’s space journey, reaffirming the nation's position as a credible space power and global collaborator in the realms of technology, sustainability, and governance. Held in New Delhi from 25 to 27 June, the fourth edition of ISC brought together over 1,000 delegates from 40+ countries, including senior leaders from ISRO, IN-SPACe, DRDO, MoD, MEA, MoES, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, global space agencies, startups, academia, and international investors. Anchored around the theme “Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey Towards Global Partnership,” ISC 2025 served as a platform for frontier innovation, strategic policymaking, and cross-border cooperation, building on India's emergence as a trusted and capable leader in the global space economy.

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In a landmark moment for India’s human spaceflight aspirations, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force successfully returned to Earth after participating in the Axiom-4 mission — a privately operated international flight to the International Space Station. The mission’s successful splashdown is not only a technological feat but a powerful symbol of growing global collaboration and mutual trust among spacefaring nations.

For India, this event represents more than just participation; it signals the country’s emergence as a serious stakeholder and rising leader in human spaceflight. The mission demonstrates a unique collaborative model — where national institutions and global commercial platforms converge. Group Captain Shukla’s selection under a government-supported initiative and his integration into a commercially operated mission exemplify the evolving synergy between India’s public sector space ecosystem and international private players.

The Axiom-4 mission also carries significant value as a precursor to India’s indigenous Gaganyaan mission. It has provided essential operational experience and international exposure that will inform and enhance India’s future crewed missions. Beyond the immediate gains for the space sector, the microgravity experiments conducted aboard the mission — in biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and semiconductor development — signal wider opportunities for cross-sectoral innovation. These breakthroughs reaffirm how space research can directly benefit non-space industries, paving the way for commercial and scientific advances through space-enabled R&D.

IN-SPACe has facilitated the transfer of ten critical ISRO-developed technologies to six Indian firms across upstream, midstream, and downstream domains, shortly after HAL’s ₹511-crore SSLV deal. The technologies include advanced inertial sensors, tri-band feed systems, antenna control mechanisms, agricultural geospatial models, a UAV-based bathymetry system, and flame-proof coating. These were developed by ISRO units including IISU, SAC, NRSC, and VSSC. The transfers were formalised through tripartite Technology Transfer Agreements between IN-SPACe, NSIL, and the respective recipient companies.

SIA-India welcomes this strategic handover and sees it as a strong enabler for building a competitive industrial base. This wave of technology transfers marks a significant milestone in operationalising India’s space sector reforms, particularly the mandate to unlock ISRO’s R&D for private sector utilisation.  Going forward, expanding the scale and frequency of such transfers will be key to accelerating Atmanirbharta in space and attracting deeper private investment.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has released the A.P. Space Policy (4.0) 2025–30, aimed at creating an enabling environment for the development, manufacturing, and commercialisation of space technologies and services within the State. The policy targets ₹25,000 crore in investments over the next decade, with the goal of generating 5,000 direct and 30,000 indirect jobs in high-tech, space-linked domains.

Framed in alignment with the Government of India’s National Space Programme (NSP), the policy seeks to establish manufacturing clusters near Sriharikota, strengthen industrial supply chains, and promote public-private partnerships. The A.P. Space Policy 4.0 is a progressive and timely step toward decentralising India’s space industrial base and expanding regional hubs of innovation. SIA-India welcomes the policy’s emphasis on inclusivity—supporting start-ups, MSMEs, academia, and global players—and views it as a catalyst for deepening private sector engagement in national missions. As state governments begin to align with the broader objectives of the NSP, such initiatives signal a maturing policy environment that recognises the economic and strategic value of the space sector.

The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025, scheduled to take place from 29 September to 3 October 2025 at the ICC Sydney, has already surpassed 3,000 Early Bird registrations, drawing delegates from over 100 countries. As the world’s premier space gathering, IAC 2025 continues to gain unprecedented momentum across the global space ecosystem. SIA-India invites Indian industry leaders, start-ups, research institutions, and policymakers to be part of the Indian delegation to IAC 2025. Active participation will not only strengthen international partnerships but also amplify India’s growing role in the global space economy. As India aspires to expand its leadership on the world stage, such engagements play a pivotal role in shaping future opportunities.

The conference serves as a premier platform for experts across the space, aerospace, and defence sectors to engage in meaningful dialogue, share research insights, and explore cutting-edge technological advancements. With strong synergies between these domains, SPACE 2025 aims to foster cross-sector collaboration and innovation, driving strategic applications and future-ready solutions.

SIA-India is honoured to announce its role as a Supporting Partner for the 17th Best Practices Meet (BPM) 2025, organised by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI). Scheduled for August 21, 2025, at JW Marriott, Bengaluru, this flagship event will centre around the theme: “Aerospace, Defence & Security – Innovating for a Secure Future.” The BPM 2025 will convene leading experts, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and technology innovators to discuss emerging threats, transformative technologies, and collaborative frameworks to strengthen national security and critical infrastructure.

On the sidelines of India Space Congress 2025, SIA-India had the privilege of engaging with senior delegates from Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) to explore opportunities for collaboration in the areas of space sustainability, capacity building, and regional geospatial resilience. The delegation included Ms. Udomlak Monkong, Geo-Informatics Officer; Dr. Natthawat Hongkarnjanakul, Director, Space Technology Development Division; and Dr. Siriluk Prukpitikul, Deputy Executive Director of GISTDA.

With Thailand’s national space policy targeting a domestic space economy of USD 1.2 billion by 2030, and GISTDA’s strong leadership in Earth observation, disaster risk management, and ASEAN-wide initiatives such as the THEOS satellite program, the discussion marked a timely and strategic step toward structured Indo-Thai cooperation. India and Thailand, as key stakeholders in the Indo-Pacific space economy, stand to gain from collaborative initiatives in small satellite development, launch services, space-based data sharing, and talent development. This engagement reinforces the shared commitment of both nations to advancing an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable space future for the Global South

SatSure and Dhruva Space have signed an MoU to jointly offer integrated Earth Observation-as-a-Service (EOaaS) solutions. This collaboration will span satellite development, launch, operations, data acquisition, and analytics—delivering a complete EO value chain under one roof. Leveraging Dhruva's satellite platforms and SatSure's analytics capabilities, the partnership aims to address applications in agriculture, infrastructure, and climate resilience. The initiative marks a significant step toward commercializing EO solutions through indigenous capabilities aligned with India’s space economy goals.

Commenting on the partnership, Dhruva Space CEO Sanjay Nekkanti stated, “This collaboration represents a significant stride towards democratizing access to timely, accurate, and actionable Earth Observation data.” SatSure Founder & CEO Prateep Basu added, “We see this as the beginning of a new era of collaboration in the Indian NewSpace sector.” The initiative marks a major step toward commercializing EO solutions through indigenous capabilities aligned with India’s growing space economy objectives.

In a landmark development for India’s broadcast and connectivity ecosystem, GTPL Hathway Ltd. has partnered with Telkomsat Satellite Indonesia to launch a high-impact satellite-ground integration initiative. With a robust investment of ₹100 crore, this collaboration is set to revolutionize television access across the country by delivering over 900 encrypted channels via 12 leased C-band transponders, directly targeting India’s 130+ million TV-dark homes.

SIA-India takes immense pride in the contribution of its member, Vishaal Mathur LLP, whose strategic leadership was instrumental in enabling this cross-border collaboration. Mr Vishal’s  efforts in advancing teleport infrastructure and satellite-ground integration have powered GTPL’s ambitious Headend-In-The-Sky (HITS) platform—reshaping last-mile content delivery through Local Cable Operator (LCO) networks.

SIA-India extends its heartfelt congratulations to member company XDLINX Space Labs, which has been awarded the prestigious ‘Startup of the Year’ title at the SSF Awards 2025, under the Editorial Choice category. This recognition is a testament to XDLINX’s visionary approach, technological innovation, and commitment to advancing India’s space capabilities. The organisation’s exemplary contribution reflects the growing strength of India’s private space ecosystem and serves as an inspiration for emerging space-tech enterprises across the country.

Mr Anil Prakash
Director General, SIA-India

India celebrates the successful undocking of the Axiom-4 mission, marking astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's return after 18 days on the ISS....

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