Lok Sabha Question No. 787 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-04
Subject: Space Start-Ups
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: Ms. S Jothimani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 787

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026

## SPACE START-UPS

## 787. MS. S JOTHIMANI:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  number  of  registered  Space  Start-Ups  in India especially focus in area such as satellites, development of launch vehicles etc. State-wise;
- (b) the  total  number  of  successful  satellites,  payloads  or  other space vehicles launched by Indian space startups till date;
- (c) whether the Government has any plans to simplify licencing, regulatory  approvals  and  other  compliance  requirements  for space  startups  to  encourage  a  more  streamlined  entry  and operational process and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has any policies to help Indian space startups access in international markets for satellite launches, space data services or ground infrastructure and are there any collaborative  agreements  in  place  with  other  countries  to facilitate the space start-ups and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

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- (a) IN-SPACe does not have registration process for start-ups as it will be  a  duplication  of  DPIIT's  role.    However,  399  number  of  space technology  start-ups  (includes  satellites,  development  of  launch vehicles  etc.)  registered  with  DPIIT  as  per  Startups  India  portal. Further, it  is  to  state  that  IN-SPACe does  not  maintain  the  statewise data of Start-ups.
- (b) Till  date,  the  total  number  of  successful  satellites  launched  by Indian space start-ups is 7 Nos., successful payloads launched by Indian  space  start-ups  is  20  nos.,  and  successful  space  vehicles launched by Indian space start-ups (sub-orbital launches) is 2 nos.
- (c) IN-SPACe has notified the Norms, Guidelines and Procedures (NGP) for  Implementation  of  Indian  Space  Policy-2023  in  respect  of Authorization of Space Activities on 3rd May, 2024, to implement the  Indian  Space  Policy-2023.    This  NGP  provides  a  streamlined regulatory framework for authorizing private sector space activities thus providing transparency, predictability and certainty to start-ups and other private entities.
- (d) Yes, the Government supports Indian space startups in accessing international markets through policies and mechanisms.  The Indian Space Policy 2023 provides the primary framework supported with the Liberalized Foreign Direct Investment Policy for space sector.

These changes in policy framework offer financial and operational facilitation for global expansion. In addition, IN-SPACe engages with foreign industry and government entities to promote Indian space startups and enable collaborations.  It  has  hosted  7  successful  Space  Days,  led  NGE delegations to events like the International Astronautical Congress (IAC),  GSTCE  Singapore,  and  Kenya  Space  Expo,  and  organized Industry Round Tables and outreach programs. These efforts have resulted in Indian startups securing business agreements in over 25 countries.

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