IN-SPACe decadal vision for space economy
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What happened
- After the 2020 space reforms, IN-SPACe was set up as a single-window agency in DoS for private players [PIB, Parliament reply].
- It prepared “Decadal Vision and Strategy for the Development of the Indian Space Economy” with ISRO and industry [PIB].
Background
- GLEX-2025 (7-9 May) drew 1,700+ participants from 36 countries [PIB].
Why it matters
- Private launch and satellite firms are central to raising India’s share.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-07-24): after the 2020 space reforms, IN-SPACe was set up as a single-window agency in DoS for private players.
- Private launch and satellite firms are central to raising India's share.
Quotable data pointAfter the 2020 space reforms, IN-SPACe was set up as a single-window agency in DoS for private players.
PIB: DoS: PQ Global space economy share, 24 Jul 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: IN-SPACe.
Practice MCQs
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IN-SPACe was created after space reforms in
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: DoS: PQ Global space economy share, 24 Jul 2025
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