Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe)

About Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe):

 

• It is a single-window, independent, nodal agency that functions as an autonomous agency in the Department of Space (DOS).
• It is formed following the Space sector reforms to enable and facilitate the participation of private players.
• IN-SPACe is responsible to promote, enable authorize and supervise various space activities of non-governmental entities including
  • building launch vehicles & satellites and providing space-based services;
  • sharing space infrastructure and premises under the control of DOS/ISRO;
  • and establishing of new space infrastructure and facilities;
• The agency acts as an interface between ISRO and Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) and assesses how to utilize India's space resources better and increase space-based activities.
• It also assesses the needs and demands of private players, including educational and research institutions, and explores ways to accommodate these requirements in consultation with ISRO.
• Headquarters: Bopal, Ahmedabad.

 

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