India’s Fresh Approach to Earth Observation and The Geospatial Sector
India is transforming its Earth Observation and geospatial sectors through liberalized policies, opening opportunities for private players and startups. Key initiatives include satellite constellation development and democratized data access. Despite progress like the competitive “Map Wars,” challenges remain in infrastructure development and value chain coordination for sustained growth.
India-South Korea Space and Defense Cooperation
This roundtable explored India–South Korea collaboration in defense and space. It examined South Korea’s growing role as an arms exporter, joint ventures like the K-9 Vajra, and India’s leadership in space technology. The discussion focused on joint research, tech-sharing, and strengthening strategic ties to enhance regional security and innovation.
Empowering India’s Space Startups: How ISRO Can Catalyze Private Sector Growth
This policy paper discusses how ISRO can support India’s growing space startup ecosystem during the Second Space Age. It examines the challenges facing new space startups, including access to testing facilities, bureaucratic hurdles, and securing government contracts. The paper emphasizes the need for ISRO’s transformation and regulatory reforms to help India capture a larger share of the global space economy.