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📣 Announcement: ispace and OrbitAID Aerospace have signed an agreement for a strategic partnership aimed at advancing sustainable lunar exploration and establishing long-term lunar operations! OrbitAID—India’s first on-orbit refueling company—plans to demonstrate it’s Standardized Interface for Docking and Refueling Payload (SIDRP) by integrating into ispace’s lunar landers, facilitating seamless docking and refueling to extend lunar missions. By enabling lunar refueling, ispace and OrbitAID intend to facilitate deep-space exploration beyond Earth's orbit. The integration of OrbitAID’s SIDRP interface is expected to not only optimize refueling, recharging, and data transmission capabilities but also support ispace’s efforts to enhance the performance and reliability of its landers. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gGnS-s2g #ispace #OrbitAID #LunarExploration #India #ISRO #SpaceExploration #NeverQuitTheLunarQuest

Finland–India Space Collaboration: On 17 October 2025, SIA-India hosted experts from India, Finland, and Europe to explore the future of #space #technology, science, and #industrial collaboration. The discussions highlighted how shared strengths and joint initiatives can accelerate #innovation, industrial scale-up, and #globalcompetitiveness. Key Highlights: 🔺 Joint R&D & Innovation: Collaborative programs in satellite systems, space weather modeling, AI-driven data analytics, micro/nanosatellite development, and space life sciences were emphasized, supported by researcher and student exchanges to nurture next-generation expertise. 🔺Industry Synergy: Opportunities for co-manufacturing, joint payloads, small satellite systems, and deep-tech startup partnerships were identified, combining Finland’s R&D-driven approach with India’s manufacturing and launch capabilities. 🔺Data & Infrastructure Sharing: Open access to satellite data, testing facilities, and simulation platforms can strengthen orbital safety, SSA/STM capabilities, and climate-focused applications. 🔺Strategic Vision: The trajectory is clear: move from government-to-government programs toward B2B collaboration, industry–academia partnerships, and joint technology co-development, creating applied solutions with societal and global impact. 🔺Regulatory & Policy Leverage: Importantly, non-EU countries like India should actively participate in the consultative process of the EU Space Act. Submissions from Indian stakeholders can influence harmonized standards, compliance frameworks, and cross-border collaboration mechanisms, ensuring that the global space ecosystem is inclusive, competitive, and innovation-friendly. SIA-India is already in the process of preparing a comprehensive submission to the #EUSpaceAct to represent the interests of Indian space enterprises and is keen to gather wider stakeholder input to maximize impact. The panel featured: Dr. Vinod Kumar, FIE, FIETE, Director, Promotion Directorate, IN-SPACe Mr. Anil Prakash, Director General, SIA-India Dr. Liisa Toivonen, Counsellor of Science & Higher Education Policy, TFK India, Embassy of Finland Dr. Emilia Kilpua, Professor of Space Physics, University of Helsinki Prof. Sathyan Subbiah, Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras Mr. Srinath Logasubramanian, VP of Sales, ReOrbit Comment by: Dr. Diana Daczi, LLMí, Researcher and First Secretary, Embassy of Hungary, New Delhi

Wishing the entire space industry fraternity a bright and prosperous Diwali! May the festival of lights inspire new innovations, ignite collaborations, and illuminate the path to greater heights in India’s space journey.

Heartiest congratulations to our member GalaxEye on being selected among the #Top53 AI startups globally for the Google for Startups Gemini Founders Forum at Google HQ, Mountain View! It is inspiring to see India’s #SpaceTech innovation shine on the global stage with GalaxEye being the only company from the SpaceTech domain in this prestigious cohort. SIA-India celebrates this milestone as a proud reflection of India’s growing deep-tech and #AI ecosystem, driving the future of innovation and collaboration worldwide. Rakshit Bhatt l Suyash Singh l Denil Chawda l Kishan Thakkar l Pranit Mehta l Rajeev Gambhir l Anil Prakash l Sudipta Behera

Skyroot Aerospace Partners with Germany’s Exolaunch to Strengthen Global #Launch Collaboration! We are pleased to share that our member, Skyroot Aerospace, has entered into a #StrategicPartnership Agreement (SPA) with Exolaunch, a German launch mission management, satellite integration, and deployment services company, to provide end-to-end launch services for satellites and expand access to orbit for commercial, institutional, and government customers worldwide. Under this collaboration, Exolaunch will integrate and deploy customer satellites on Skyroot’s Vikram series of launch vehicles, beginning with the Vikram-1 orbital missions. This partnership not only strengthens Skyroot’s technical capabilities but also marks a significant step toward aligning India’s private launch ecosystem with global standards of efficiency, interoperability, and competitiveness in the space domain. #SkyrootAerospace #Exolaunch #SpacePartnership #IndiaInSpace #SpaceInnovation #SIAIndia #CommercialSpace #GlobalCollaboration Know More: https://lnkd.in/dGBC7kDv Pawan Kumar Chandana | Naga Bharath Daka |

🌍 #Finland–India Webinar on the Future of #SpaceTechnology & #Science 🚀 Join us for an insightful exchange between leading voices from India and Finland as we explore advancements shaping the next frontier of space innovation, from scientific collaborations to new-age commercial possibilities. 🗓️ Date: 17 October 2025 🕓 Time: 1600 – 1730 Hrs IST | 1330 – 1500 Hrs EET 📍 Format: webinar 🎙️ Eminent Speakers: Dr. Praveen Kumar S*, Head, International Cooperation, DST, Govt. of India Dr. Dr. Vinod Kumar, FIE, FIETE, Director, Promotion Directorate, IN-SPACe Mr. Anil Prakash, Director General, SIA-India Dr. Liisa Toivonen, Counsellor of Science & Higher Education Policy, TFK India, Embassy of Finland Dr. Emilia Kilpua, Professor of Space Physics, University of Helsinki Prof. Sathyan Subbiah, Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras Mr. Srinath Logasubramanian, VP of Sales, ReOrbit Mr Shreyas Mirji, Vice President – Business & Strategy, Digantara 💬 Comment by: Dr. Diana Daczi, LLMí, Researcher and First Secretary, Embassy of Hungary, New Delhi 🛰️ Don’t miss this opportunity to witness dynamic discussions driving the future of global space collaboration between Finland and India. 🔗 Register Now: Scan the QR code in th poster or 👉 https://lnkd.in/gYpd7FRP #SIAIndia #EmbassyofFinland #SpaceTechnology #IndiaFinlandCollaboration #INSPACe #DST #Digantara #ReOrbit #IITMadras #SpaceInnovation #InternationalCooperation #NewSpace

India’s space ecosystem continues to shine on the global stage! 🌍 Congratulations to our member GalaxEye on the upcoming #MissionDrishti launch — a pioneering multi-sensor EO satellite built entirely in India. Innovations like these reflect the transformative potential of our domestic industry in shaping a resilient and future-ready space economy.

SIA-India is delighted to support the upcoming #SpaceBiz Dialogues on "The #GravityofLaw: Arbitration’s Role in the NewSpace Era", co-organised by the Orion Astropreneur Space Academy (OASA) and the Asian Academy of International Law (AAIL), bringing together global experts to explore how arbitration and international legal frameworks can strengthen governance in the rapidly evolving NewSpace ecosystem. 📅 Date: 31 October 2025 (Friday) 🕔 Time: 5:15 PM – 7:45 PM HKT (GMT+8) 📍 Venue: The Former French Mission Building, Hong Kong (Hybrid Event) As commercial space activities expand, clarity in law and arbitration mechanisms will play a vital role in ensuring sustainable and equitable growth across the global space industry. 🌍🚀 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gaWYKKWs #SpaceLaw #NewSpace #Arbitration #SpaceEconomy #SIAIndia #OASA #AAIL #SpacePolicy #SpaceBusiness #LegalFramework #SpaceGovernance

🌍 Shaping the Future of Space Technology & Science – Together! 🚀 SIA-India, in collaboration with the Embassy of Finland (TFK India), invites you to the #Finland–India #Webinar on the Future of Space Technology & Science — a landmark bilateral initiative to explore cutting-edge opportunities in #deeptech, #AI, #quantumtechnologies, #health/pharma, #foodsecurity for space, and #materialsupply chains. This dialogue will bring together policymakers, industry pioneers, and academic experts from both nations to foster joint R&D, innovation partnerships, and technology commercialisation. 🗓 Date: 17 October 2025 🕓 Time: 1600–1730 Hrs IST | 1330–1500 Hrs EET 📍 Format: Webinar Join us as India and Finland chart a collaborative roadmap for the next era of space innovation and sustainability. 🔗 Scan the QR code or register: https://lnkd.in/gYpd7FRP #IndiaFinland #SpaceTechnology #DeepTech #AI #Quantum #Innovation #SIAIndia #FinlandEmbassy #SpaceCollaboration #Sustainability

#Karnataka Inks #MoA with SIA-India to Establish India’s #First State-Level Centre of Excellence (#CoE) in #Space Technology on 9 October 2025 Yet another progressive step from the State of Karnataka! The MoA was signed between Government of Karnataka, through the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) and SIA-India. The CoE will serve as a multi-functional platform bringing together industry, academia, startups, and government to strengthen India’s NewSpace ecosystem. Over the next five years, it will incubate startups, fund prototypes, upskill professionals, and publish research papers, positioning Karnataka at the forefront of India’s space innovation journey. Shared by Dr. Subba Rao Pavuluri, President, SIA-India, and Shri Priyank M Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for Electronics, Information Technology & Biotechnology and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka, in the presence of Dr. Vinod Kumar, FIE, FIETE, Director, Promotion Directorate, IN-SPACe; Air Vice Marshal Dhananjay Khot (Retd), Director, Planning & Strategy, IN-SPACe; Dr. N. Manjula, IAS, Secretary to Government, Dept. of EIT, Bt & S&T; Mr.Anil Prakash, DG, SIA-India; Mr.Govindarajan D S, Board Member, SIA-India; and Mr. Rahul S. Sankanur, IAS, MD, KITS. K-tech Biotechnology Facilitation Cell Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society lOffice of Priyank M Kharge lKarnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) |IN-SPACe l Rajeev Gambhir l Sudipta Behera l KAUSHIKI SINGH l Shivani P.