Major Space Initiatives By India: IN-SPACe

Fullform: Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe)
Formation: 2020
Headquarters: Bopal, Ahmedabad
Function
- Promotion and Oversight:
  - IN-SPACe is responsible for promoting, enabling, authorizing, and supervising space activities conducted by NGEs.
  - This includes the development of launch vehicles, satellites, and providing space-based services.
- Interface with ISRO:
  - The agency acts as a bridge between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and private players, assessing how to best utilize India’s space resources.
  - It evaluates the demands of private companies and educational institutions to align them with national objectives.
- Infrastructure Sharing:
  - IN-SPACe facilitates the sharing of ISRO’s infrastructure with private entities, allowing them access to necessary facilities for their projects