The Indian Space Association (ISpA) will be launched on Monday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Office will host a virtual inauguration ceremony at 11 a.m. ISpA is the world’s leading trade organisation for satellite and space technology firms. Its goal is to serve as a unified voice for the country’s burgeoning space sector.
Key Highlight:
- Indian Space Association (ISpA) will be launched on Monday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- PM Office will host a virtual inauguration ceremony at 11 a.m.
- ISpA is the world’s leading trade organisation for satellite and space technology firms.
- Its goal is to serve as a unified voice for the country’s burgeoning space sector.
- Initiators include Larson & Toubro, Nelco (Tata Group), OneWeb, Bharti Airtel, and Mapmyindia.
On Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Indian Space Association (ISpA). An official tweet from Prime Minister Modi’s handle says the virtual inauguration will begin at 11am.
At the event, he’ll meet with members of the space industry.
“At 11 a.m. on October 11, I will take part in the Indian Space Association’s launch, which will be shown live on India’s national television. It’s an honor to be able to talk to such influential industry players. Watch tomorrow’s show if you’re into space and innovation “PM Modi sent out a tweet.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, ISpA is a leading industry association of Indian space and satellite firms that aims to be the collective voice of the Indian space sector.
“It would engage with all players in the Indian space domain, including the government and its agencies,” it added.
Initiators of the ISpA include Larson & Toubro, Nelco (Tata Group), OneWeb, Bharti Airtel, Mapmyindia, and Ananth Technology Limited. The statement also listed Godrej, Hughes India, Azista-BST Aerospace Private Limited, BEL, Centum Electronics, and Maxar India as key members.
In the recent several years, India has achieved significant progress in the field of space exploration. Additionally, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has launched several satellites, while Covid-19 has delayed the launch dates of a few others..
According to senior ISRO officials, the country’s first solar mission, which was pushed back from early 2020 because to the Covid-19 epidemic, will most likely be launched in the third quarter of 2022. Xposat, India’s second space observatory, will be launched by the agency the following year, as well..
The space agency had scheduled 20 launches in the 2020-21 financial year, including the first unmanned flight of the Gaganyaan mission, before the outbreak. The Gaganyaan mission is likewise expected to be launched by the end of 2022 or the beginning of 2023.
Speaking at the launch of Indian Space Association. https://t.co/PWnwsL54Z8
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 11, 2021
A landmark for India's Space Industry & proud moment for every Indian! As envisioned by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi @narendramodi, the mission of Indian Space Association (ISpA) is to make India Aatmanirbhar & a leader in Global Space Arena. #PMlaunchesISpA pic.twitter.com/To0iQLcw8c
— ISpA – Indian Space Association (@ISpA_India) October 11, 2021
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