Statement

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (a) the details of the number of private sector entities including start-ups, onboarded and granted authorization by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) since its inception along 11.02.2026 198 with their sector of activity such as launch vehicles, satellites payloads, ground systems, year-wise; (b) the details of the contracts, authorisations or projects approved for private players including type of project (manufacturing, R&D, satellite launches, testing facilities, etc.) value of contracts and duration, year and activity-wise; (c) the revenue or economic value generated through private sector participation facilitated by IN-SPACe including domestic and international contributions; year-wise (d) the details of numbers of collaborative initiatives between Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), private players and start-ups including technology transfers, joint R&D projects and commercial satellite and launch services; and (e) the steps taken or proposed to simplify authorization, regulatory processes and further promote private participation to strengthen India’s position as a global hub for space manufacturing services and innovation? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES; MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE; MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS; MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SPACE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH): 11.02.2026 199 (a): The details of the number of Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) which have been granted authorization by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) since its inception along with sector of activity year wise are provided below: Sector Details 202 2 2023 2024 2025 202 6 Application Dissemination of Primary Data pertaining to Indian Territory and of <=30 cm GSD 0 0 2 1 0 Satellite Establishment and operation of Amateur Satellite 2 1 1 0 5 Ground System s Establishment and operation of ground station(s) 0 0 5 3 4 Satellites Establishment and operation of remote sensing satellite 0 0 3 3 2 Satellites Establishment and operations of Space objects other than Communication and remote sensing satellite systems 0 0 0 0 0 Satellites Establishment and operations of communication satellite 0 0 1 0 0 11.02.2026 200 Satellites (Hosted) Hosted Payload 2 9 10 0 1 Satellites Non-Indian GSO and/or NGSO satellite/ constellation 0 1 10 24 1 Launch Vehicles Undertaking Orbital/Sub-Orbital Launches from Indian Territory 1 0 2 0 0 Total 5 11 34 31 13 (b): Details of the contracts or projects approved for private players including type of project such as manufacturing, R&D, satellite launches, testing facilities, etc. along with the value of contracts and duration is as under: S l. N o. Details of projects/contracts Name of the companies to whom projects/contracts awarded Type Value of contracts/ Projects Dura tion 1. Establishment of Earth Observation (EO) satellite constellation on PPP model M/s. Pixxel Space - led consortium, including M/s.Dhruva Space, M/s. Satsure Analytics India, and M/s. Piersight Space Satellites Nil value from Governme nt 4 years 2. Technology Transfer Agreement for Launching Satellites on Small Satellite Launch M/s. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Launch Rs.511 Crores. 10 years 11.02.2026 201 Vehicle (SSLV) With respect to authorisations, details of the number of Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) which have been granted authorisation by IN-SPACe since its inception is provided under response (a) above. (c): The assessment of revenue and economic value generated through private sector participation is being carried out in association with the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). However approximately USD 150 million has been raised as investment during CY 2025 by start-ups, and the top 10 space start-ups have a confirmed order book of about USD 150 million. (d): As on 31st January, 2026, 71 Nos. of ISRO Technology Transfers are facilitated through IN-SPACe to industry including startups. (e): IN-SPACe, in close coordination with ISRO and DoS has established a mechanism to make available ISRO test facilities, technologies and technical support to Indian private entities, as part of strengthening space manufacturing services and innovation. Further, the Norms, Guidelines and Procedures (NGPs) in respect of the authorization has been released by IN-SPACe providing the clarity and transparency to the private companies seeking authorization for undertaking Space Activities. RAILWAY LEVEL CROSSINGS IN MAHARASHTRA 1854. SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL RAJSINH MOHITE-PATIL: 11.02.2026 202

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