IN-SPACe, Karnataka Govt sign MoUs to boost state’s role in India’s commercial space sector

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has entered into strategic agreements with the Government of Karnataka to advance the state’s role as a key player in India’s growing commercial space sector. The Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aim to position Karnataka as the country’s leading launch pad for private space ventures.

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As part of the initiative, IN-SPACe will establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for space technologies in Bengaluru. A second MoU was signed to set up a public-private space manufacturing park in collaboration with the state’s Department of Electronics, IT-BT and Science & Technology. This facility will serve as a hub for next-generation satellite and launch vehicle production.

“These MoUs are designed to strengthen Karnataka’s NewSpace ecosystem in alignment with the Indian Space Policy, 2023,” IN-SPACe stated. The agency added that the agreements support its broader objective of integrating regional ambitions with national space goals to foster innovation and self-reliance.

Karnataka Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh welcomed the collaboration, noting that it marks a new era in the state's space journey. “The MoUs will create a seamless talent and value chain, backed by regulatory support, enabling Karnataka to compete on a global scale,” she said.

With these partnerships, Karnataka aims to become a central hub for India's private space sector, reinforcing its legacy in aerospace and technology innovation.