🚀 IN-SPACe PPP: India’s First Indigenous Commercial EO Constellation
Science & Technology | Space Sector Reforms | Entrance Exam Focus
1️⃣ About IN-SPACe
Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is India’s space sector regulator facilitating private participation in space activities.
2️⃣ Winning Consortium
- PixxelSpace (Lead – Bengaluru)
- PierSight Space
- Satsure Analytics India
- Dhruva Space
🏆 Selected to build India’s first fully indigenous commercial Earth Observation (EO) satellite constellation.
3️⃣ Financial Model
- Zero-rupee bid submitted
- Rejected ₹350 crore government PPP support
- Self-funded project worth ₹1,200 crore
- Investment timeline: 4–5 years
4️⃣ Project Scope
Constellation of 12 satellites equipped with:
- Panchromatic sensors
- Multispectral sensors
- Hyperspectral sensors
- Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
Applications include:
- Agriculture
- Disaster Management
- Climate Monitoring
- Marine Surveillance
- Infrastructure Planning
- Urban Development
- National Security
5️⃣ Strategic Significance
🇮🇳 Strengthens Data Sovereignty & Reduces Dependence on Foreign Satellite Data
- Demonstrates private-sector maturity
- Enhances India’s geospatial intelligence capacity
- Positions India strongly in global EO market
6️⃣ Quick Revision Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Body | IN-SPACe |
| Lead Company | PixxelSpace |
| Total Satellites | 12 |
| Project Cost | ₹1,200 crore (Self-funded) |
| Key Advantage | Data Sovereignty & Private Leadership |
7️⃣ MCQs for Entrance Exams
Q1. Which consortium won the IN-SPACe PPP project?
A) Astra Microwave group
B) GalaxEye consortium
C) PixxelSpace-led consortium
D) ISRO
B) GalaxEye consortium
C) PixxelSpace-led consortium
D) ISRO
Answer: C
Q2. What was unique about the financial bid?
A) Requested double funding
B) Matched ₹350 crore
C) Zero-rupee bid & self-funded ₹1,200 crore
D) Requested ₹1,200 crore from government
B) Matched ₹350 crore
C) Zero-rupee bid & self-funded ₹1,200 crore
D) Requested ₹1,200 crore from government
Answer: C
Q3. How many satellites are planned?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 8
B) 12
C) 15
D) 8
Answer: B
Q4. Which sensors will be included?
A) Only multispectral
B) Panchromatic, multispectral, hyperspectral & SAR
C) Thermal only
D) Infrared only
B) Panchromatic, multispectral, hyperspectral & SAR
C) Thermal only
D) Infrared only
Answer: B
Q5. What strategic advantage does this provide?
A) Foreign dependence
B) Imported data reliance
C) Strengthened data sovereignty & private leadership
D) Defunding space sector
B) Imported data reliance
C) Strengthened data sovereignty & private leadership
D) Defunding space sector
Answer: C
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