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🚀Orange Orbits: Strengthening Indo-Dutch Space Synergies! 🚀 On 6 Feb 2025, SIA-India participated in "Thinking Workshop", a session designed to foster innovation and collaboration in the Indo-Dutch commercial space sector. The roundtable discussions provided a unique platform to co-create a #roadmap for #international #collaborations in the #space domain, thought-provoking dialogues on #strategic cooperation emphasising shared strengths and future opportunities. Mr. Anil Prakash, Director General, and Mr. Rajeev Gambhir, Deputy Director General, joined esteemed representatives of space industry from #India-Netherlands to explore potential engagements spanning industry partnerships, research, and technology development. Including : Dr. Dhoya Snijders, Innovation Counsellor, Netherlands Embassy in India, Dr. Vinod Kumar, FIE, FIETE, Director, IN-SPACe, Mr Thomas Bleeker, Head of International Relations, NSO, Ms. Aleena Joseph, Innovation Advisor, Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bengaluru Other distinguished organisations, included NSO - Netherlands Space Office, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, IN-SPACe, Confederation of Indian Industry. Special mention to Cosmic Sandbox by Asia Pacific Oceania Space Association (APOSA) for curating this insightful session! We look forward to expanding global partnerships and driving innovation in the commercial space sector. 🚀🌍 #SIAIndia #SpaceCollaboration #IndoDutchPartnership #Innovation #CommercialSpace #DesignThinking SatSure l Dawn Aerospace

🚀 Announcing #PRISM2.0! 🚀 After the tremendous success of SIA-India's #PRISM1.0, we are excited to launch PRISM2.0! This webinar, brought to you by SIA-India in collaboration with the Space Industry Association of Australia, themed "Unlocking Trade Potentials in India-Australia Space Collaboration." 🌏💫 Join us as we dive into the #regulatorychallenges and explore #opportunities to foster deeper collaboration between the space industries of #India and #Australia. This is a must-attend event for all stakeholders in the space ecosystem! 📅 Date: 20 February 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:30 PM AEST / 10:00 AM IST Don't miss the chance to be part of this insightful webinar and take your involvement in the India-Australia space collaboration to the next level! 🌌🤝 For more information and registration details, stay tuned!

The India Space Congress is Back! #SavetheDate! The India Space Congress 2025 is returning from 25th-27th June 2025 at the Le Meridien New Delhi, India. This premier event will bring together global leaders, innovators, and visionaries in the space industry. Whether you're part of the space sector or just passionate about the future of space exploration, this is your chance to engage with the latest advancements, discuss industry trends, and collaborate with the best and brightest minds from across the globe. #IndiaSpaceCongress #GlobalSpaceIndustry #SpaceInnovation #SpaceExploration #FutureOfSpace #SpaceTechnology #Networking #IndiaSpace #SpaceIndustry #NewDelhi2025 #SpaceConference

From Research to Realization: #UnionBudget2025 Transforming #deeptech, AI and startups! The Union Budget 2025 has unveiled a bold roadmap for India’s startup ecosystem, deep tech sector, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. With a strong push for innovation, private sector collaboration, and digital infrastructure, the government has reaffirmed its vision to position India as a global technology powerhouse. The Department of Space has been allocated Rs 13,416.20 crore for the fiscal year, marking a notable increase over previous budgets and reinforcing the government’s commitment to growing India’s space ambitions. A key highlight is the ₹20,000 crore #investment to boost private sector-led research and innovation, along with the establishment of a Deep Tech Fund. "Satellite communications will play a crucial role in bridging the digital divide, particularly in underserved regions. The National Geospatial Mission will enhance India’s #geospatial capabilities and make real-time satellite data more accessible for public and national development.” ~ Mr. Anil Prakash, DG, SIA-India Read more: https://lnkd.in/gxqFPVGX

Amalgamating the potentials of #GeospatialTechnologies with #GeM! 🎆 SIA-India and the Government e Marketplace (GeM) have signed a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the #integration of space-tech #products, geospatial #data, and related services into Government decision making and bringing these #procurements to the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal. GeM's inclusion of space data and services will #streamlineprocurement with predefined criteria, online ordering, and integrated payments, making it more accessible despite the high costs of space tech and geospatial services. The platform enhances #transparency through centralized operations and advanced analytics, ensuring #faircost comparisons and helping government agencies get the best value. It also supports compliance measures and fosters #accountability. The MoU was exchanged between Mr Ajit B Chavan, Additional CEO, Government eMarketplace, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Mr. Anil Prakash, DG, SIA-India in the presence of Commodore Balbir Munjal Advisor (Defense Procurement) GeM, Mr Ashish Saxena Dy CEO (Buyer Management & CPIO) GeM, Ms. Sonia Behl Director (Category Management) GeM, ; Mr Pawan Kapur, Board member; Mr Rajeev Gambhir, Dy. DG and Ms. Shivani P., Research Analyst, SIA-India.

🚀 Celebrating a Milestone in Space Research & Education! 🎉 SIA-India extends heartfelt congratulations to National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT) on the inauguration of the #Centre for #Space #Science & #Technology at its campus! Supported by distinguished alumnus Dr. Subba Rao Pavuluri, Chairman & MD of Ananth Technologies. The establishment of this centre will provide students, researchers, and industry professionals with avenues to advance innovation and collaboration in space research. Additionally, we applaud the #approval of the ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization-NITC Centre of Excellence for Student Satellites, which will drive advancements in #satellitedesign, #payloaddevelopment, and #groundsystems, further empowering young minds to shape the future of India's space sector. Special congratulations to Dr. Somanath Sreedhara Panicker, Prof. Prasad Krishna, Dr. Subba Rao Pavuluri, and Shri J A Kamalakar for making this vision a reality. We look forward to seeing transformative research and industry-academia collaborations emerge from this centre. 🌍🚀 #SpaceResearch #SIAIndia #NITCalicut #ISRO #AnanthTechnologies #StudentSatellites #Innovation

🤝#Strengthening India-Australia ties!🇦🇺🇮🇳 Anil Prakash, Director General, SIA-India , had a productive meeting with Hon’ble Joe Szakcs MP, Minister of Trade and Investment, Government of South Australia at the reception held at the residence of the Australian High Commissioner. The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between India and Australia in the space sector, with a particular emphasis on partnerships with South Australia. SIA-India also shares a deep collaboration with Government of Western Australia. #SpaceCollaboration #SIAIndia #SouthAustralia #Innovation

🚀 ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization’s 100th Launch from Sriharikota: GSLV-F15 Successfully Lifts Off with NVS-02!✨ Marking a historic milestone, ISRO has successfully launched its 100th mission from Sriharikota, with #GSLVF15 carrying the #NVS02 navigation satellite! 🔹 Key Technical Highlights: ✅ 17th flight of GSLV & 11th flight with the Indigenous Cryogenic Stage ✅ 8th operational flight of GSLV with an Indigenous Cryogenic Stage ✅ Metallic payload fairing (3.4m diameter) for GSLV-F15 ✅ Placed NVS-02 into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (#GTO) The NVS-02 satellite will strengthen NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation)—India’s independent regional navigation system, providing Standard Positioning Service (#SPS) and Restricted Service (#RS) with high precision. #NavIC ensures: 📍 Position accuracy better than 20m (2σ) ⏳ Timing accuracy better than 40ns (2σ) This achievement is another leap forward in India’s space legacy, fueling innovation, strategic capabilities, and industry participation. With 100 launches completed, the next century of Indian space exploration is just beginning! 🚀 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gyDR7Cng #ISRO #100thLaunch #MadeInIndia #SpaceTechnology #IndiaInSpace

🌀 Celebrating the Excellence of Shri Ritu Ranjan Mittar at TRAI! 🌀 On behalf of SIA-India , it is an honour to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Shri Ritu Ranjan Mittar on his prestigious appointment as a Whole-Time Member of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI). With an illustrious career spanning over three decades in the Indian Telecommunications Service (ITS), Shri Mittar's exceptional leadership and expertise—reflected in his previous roles as Senior Deputy Director General and Head of the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC)—stand as a testament to his expertise in the sector. His unwavering dedication to advancing telecom security and shaping India's telecommunications landscape has set benchmarks of excellence. We are confident that his visionary approach and innovative mindset will be instrumental in driving TRAI's mission of fair, transparent, and consumer-centric regulation in telecom and broadcasting. Anil Prakash l Rajeev Gambhir l Sudipta Behera

🌟 Heartfelt Congratulations to Mr. Pawan Goenka on being honored with the #PadmaShri ! 🌟 Mr. Pawan Goenka has always been a guiding light to SIA-India through his visionary leadership. Under his guidance, IN-SPACe has become a cornerstone for fostering private sector participation in space, playing a key role in strengthening India’s position as a global leader in space exploration. This prestigious #PadmaShri recognition, awarded for distinguished service, is a true testament to his unwavering dedication and remarkable contributions to India’s space sector. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi aptly stated, “…Each awardee is synonymous with hard work, passion, and innovation, which has positively impacted countless lives. They teach us the value of striving for excellence and serving society selflessly." A well-deserved honor. We salute his legacy and eagerly anticipate the lasting impact of his work on India’s space ambitions and beyond.