The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) facilitated the transfer of 10 technologies developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to six Indian companies. The tripartite Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) were signed by IN-SPACe, NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), and the recipient industries at IN-SPACe headquarters in Ahmedabad.
The transfers aim to boost private sector participation, promote indigenisation, and reduce reliance on foreign technology in satellite launches, ground stations, and geospatial services. The firms now have access to technologies for use in both space and non-space commercial applications.
Pawan Goenka, chairman of IN-SPACe, said, “ISRO has a flourishing repository of R&D in space technologies, and it is time we leverage that to the optimum to strengthen India’s space industrial ecosystem, and in that, industry-led innovation will play a key role.”
Upstream and Midstream Technologies
Two key technologies, the Laser Gyroscope and Ceramic Servo Accelerometer, were transferred to Zetatek Technologies, Hyderabad. The company, which specialises in inertial navigation systems, becomes the first Indian firm to acquire this niche technology, previously imported.
Three ground station technologies were transferred to Hyderabad-based Avantel and Jisnu Communications. These include tri-band antenna feed systems and antenna control servo systems, developed by ISRO for critical infrastructure currently dependent on foreign suppliers.
Rajeev Jyoti, director at IN-SPACe, said, “These technologies are vital and currently sourced from foreign suppliers. With this transfer, we are taking a pivotal step toward building indigenous capabilities within India.”
ISRO, IN-SPACe, and NSIL will jointly provide handholding to support industry players in adopting the technology.
Focus on Agriculture and Water Monitoring
Two geospatial models for crop yield estimation and pest forecasting were transferred to Amnex Info Technologies, Ahmedabad. The models were developed by ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC) and will support agricultural planning and protection.
A compact bathymetry system created by NRSC/ISRO was handed over to Jalkruti Water Solutions in Ahmedabad. This will enable UAV-based water monitoring.
Meanwhile, Ramdev Chemical Industries, Ahmedabad, also acquired a ceramic-based flame-proof coating from VSSC/ISRO. Initially developed for use in launch vehicles, the coating will now be applied to a broader range of industrial applications.
The transferred technologies cover upstream launch systems, ground operations, and downstream applications, reflecting a comprehensive effort to strengthen India’s space ecosystem through industry collaboration.
Recently, ISRO, IN-SPACe, and NSIL also allotted the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) technology transfer contract to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This was a significant development for India’s commercial space sector.
