An agreement was signed between NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), IN-SPACe, and the respective NGEs as a testament to the success of efforts by IN-SPACe to enhance the role of the private sector in India’s space economy, support innovation and collaboration, and promote self-reliance.
This agreement was signed to facilitate the transfer of four cutting-edge technologies from the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to Indian Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) operating in the space sector.
This marks a significant step forward in enhancing the role of the private sector in India’s space economy, fostering innovation and collaboration, and promoting self-reliance.
The agreement will enable the transfer of three groundbreaking technologies developed by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), a major space research centre of ISRO:
PF-108: A revolutionary Phenolic Matrix Resin with versatile applications, enhancing the structural integrity of space-bound components.
Rocasin: A Rocket Case Insulation and critical innovation in thermal insulation, ensuring the optimal performance and safety of rocket components during atmospheric re-entry.
PC-10 – white and Red: A Silicon Polymer based thermal protection system (TPS) to safeguard a spacecraft and its occupants from extreme temperatures.
The fourth technology to be transferred is a Two-Way MSS terminal developed by Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad. This indigenously developed Mobile satellite services (MSS) terminal will provide two-way voice and data communications to users in remote locations.
The commercialization and practical application of the below technologies will significantly boost the private space sector economy in India. This collaboration between ISRO and NGEs will not only enhance India’s technological capabilities but also open up new avenues for growth and innovation in the space sector.
