ISpA

The Indian Space Association (ISpA), established in December 2020 and launched in October 2021, is an industry association serving as the primary voice for Indian space and satellite companies. As a non-profit organization, ISpA facilitates collaboration between the government and the private sector, advocating for policies that promote the growth of the space industry in India. It aims to position India as a leading player in the global space arena by encouraging private industry participation and technological advancement.

ngoFounded 2020

India

www.isparta.gov.tr

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Lt. Gen. A.K. Bhatt (retd) is the Director General of the Indian Space Association (ISpA).

GovernanceValue 4.0Feb 2, 2026India’s private space industry sector finds indirect growth triggers in Union Budget 2026-27

Industry bodies ISpA and SIA-India identified several indirect triggers in the 2026-27 Union Budget intended to accelerate India’s domestic private space ecosystem.

GeneralGrowthPlanGovernanceLegalValue 2.0Feb 2, 2026India’s private space industry sector finds indirect growth triggers in Union Budget 2026-27

The primary ISpA proposal calls for formal classification of the space sector as "critical infrastructure" to unlock low-interest capital, favorable lending terms, and institutional investment.

LegalFinancialGeneralValue 2.0Jan 20, 2026Indian Space Association Urges “Critical Infrastructure” Status to Catalyze Long-Term Investment

The ISpA’s Procurement Mandates propose a five-year government commitment to procure satellite services and launch capabilities exclusively from the domestic private sector.

LegalValue 3.6Jan 20, 2026Indian Space Association Urges “Critical Infrastructure” Status to Catalyze Long-Term Investment

The ISpA proposes a Production Linked Incentive scheme specifically tailored for space-grade hardware manufacturing.

LegalValue 1.2Jan 20, 2026Indian Space Association Urges “Critical Infrastructure” Status to Catalyze Long-Term Investment

The ISpA recommends shifting the government role from a developer to a primary customer to create a guaranteed market for domestic space innovations.

LegalPlanValue 1.5Jan 20, 2026Indian Space Association Urges “Critical Infrastructure” Status to Catalyze Long-Term Investment

The GeoSmart India 2023 jury panel included Lt Gen. Anil Bhatt (Retired), Director General of the Indian Space Association (ISpA).

GovernanceValue 1.0Oct 17, 2023GeoSmart India 2023 Announces Leadership & Excellence Awards

GIFAS (Groupement des industries françaises aéronautiques et spatiales) and the Indian Space Association (ISpA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in business development, innovation, and policy regulation at the Indian Space Conclave 2023 on 2023-10-09.

RelationshipsLegalValue 3.8Oct 9, 2023GIFAS Signs MoU with ISpA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Indian Space Association (ISpA) on 2021-10-11 in Seoul, South Korea.

GovernanceGeneralValue 2.0Oct 12, 2021India’s PM vows broader public-private space cooperation as OneWeb eyes Indian launches

Narendra Modi launched the Indian Space Association (ISpA) on 11 October.

GovernanceValue 2.0Oct 11, 2021Indian PM launches Indian Space Association