All about IN SPACe
                     All about IN SPACe
INTRODUCTION
• The government said regulatory body called the Indian National Space 
Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) will be established. 
• They set of reforms that will help curb "brain drain".
Source: SpaceNews
Will IN-SPACe affect the functioning of Isro?
• No, it won’t affect Isro’s functioning as the proposed nodal agency 
will be a fourth vertical under the department of space. 
• IN-SPACe will be a totally autonomous body, which won’t be 
influenced by Isro.
Source: SpaceNews
Will IN-SPACe’s decisions be binding on 
Isro?
• Once IN-SPACe has made a decision on an application in consultation with 
Isro, then that decision will be binding on Isro and other stakeholders. 
• So, only the mission-specific IN-SPACe’s decision will be binding.
Source: SpaceNews
How private sector will play a big role in 
the space sector
• Private players had been making and supplying components of rockets and 
satellites to Isro.
• Now, private companies can produce their own satellites and rockets and 
use Isro’s launch facility to launch them for a fee. 
Source: SpaceNews
New space reforms
• India’s contribution in the $360 billion space economy is just 3%. The 
reforms will bring drastic changes in the space sector.
•  Second, the requirement for space-based applications has increased 
manifold. 
Source: Britannica
Why can’t we have a common policy in the space sector?
• Navigation has both the things – commercial and strategic purposes.
• Navigation policy doesn’t exist and we are trying to put one together.
Source: ZD Net
Is any satellite launch possible this year?
• ISRO is targeting to launch 4-5 satellite missions, including remote sensing 
[surveillance] and communication satellites, this year.
Source: The New york times
Corona virus delayed Gaganyaan mission
• Corona virus pandemic is responsible behind the delay in its space 
missions scheduled this year, including Chandrayaan-3, Aditya L1 etc.
• A full assessment of the pandemic on ISRO operations will be made after 
the situation normalises.
Source: SpaceNews
Land acquisition for Kulasekarapattinam 
launch pad
• The land acquisition for Kalasekarapattinam launch pad in Thoothukudi is 
underway.
Source: Ars Technica
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