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

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Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

IN-SPACe signifies a major policy shift towards liberalizing India's space sector, fostering innovation, and boosting the 'NewSpace' economy. It's crucial for understanding India's strategic goals in space, economic growth through technology, and public-private partnerships.

IN-SPACe is an autonomous single-window nodal agency under the Department of Space (DOS) established by the Government of India in 2020. Its primary mandate is to promote, enable, authorize, and supervise private sector activities in the Indian space sector, facilitating their participation across all space domains.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Establishment Year

Established in 2020

Parent Body

Autonomous agency under the Department of Space (DOS)

Core Function

Single-window system for private space sector activities

Mandate

Promotes private participation in space activities, including launch, satellite building, and data services

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Roles in Indian Space Sector

EntityPrimary Role
ISROResearch & Development, National Space Missions, Technology Development
IN-SPACePromote & Authorize Private Sector, Facilitate ISRO-Private Collaboration
NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)Commercial Arm of ISRO, Marketing Space Products & Services

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Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaScience & Technology

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Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Department of Space (DOS)Parent ministry
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Collaborates with
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Prelims angle

Overview

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Prelims angle: Factual recall

Quick revision

  • Autonomous agency under Department of Space.
  • Established in 2020.
  • Single-window for private space sector activities.
  • Promotes, authorizes, supervises private participation.
  • Facilitates ISRO facility access for private players.

Elimination traps

Authority vs ministryIN-SPACe is an autonomous body under DOS, not a ministry itself.

Ministry sets policy; regulator often has quasi-judicial powers.

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PARLIAMENT QUESTION: SPACE VENTURE CAPITAL FUND

05 Aug 2026 · IN-SPACe is an autonomous body under DOS, established to promote, authorize, and supervise private sector involvement in India's space activities, acting as a single-window facilitator.

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