India's Space Sector Boosted by Technology Transfer to Private Firms

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has successfully facilitated the transfer of ten advanced technologies from ISRO to six Indian companies. This initiative aims to empower the private sector by providing access to cutting-edge space technologies for commercial applications. The technologies include advanced inertial sensors, ground station operations, and geospatial models, which are expected to enhance industry participation and reduce reliance on foreign technologies. With this transfer, India is taking significant steps towards building indigenous capabilities in the space sector, fostering innovation and self-reliance.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 3, 2025, 16:50 IST

Significant Technology Transfer to Indian Companies

New Delhi, July 3: The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) announced on Thursday that it has successfully facilitated the transfer of ten advanced technologies developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to six Indian enterprises.

The agreements for Technology Transfer, known as TTAs, were formalized between NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the six companies, and IN-SPACe at its headquarters located in Ahmedabad.

This technology transfer initiative will allow private sector players to utilize ISRO's developed technologies, paving the way for commercial applications in space and various other industries.

The technologies, which enhance satellite launches, ground station infrastructure, and geospatial applications, are anticipated to increase industry involvement, promote indigenization, and lessen reliance on foreign technologies.

Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman of IN-SPACe, remarked, “This technology transfer represents a crucial advancement in empowering the private sector to leverage and commercialize space technologies. ISRO possesses a rich repository of research and development in space technologies, and it is essential to optimize this to bolster India’s space industrial ecosystem, where industry-led innovation will be vital.”

Among the technologies transferred are two sophisticated inertial sensors—the Laser Gyroscope and the Ceramic Servo Accelerometer—developed by ISRO’s Inertial Systems Unit, which have been handed over to Zetatek Technologies based in Hyderabad. This company boasts over 25 years of experience in testing, calibration, and quality assurance for Inertial Navigation Systems (INS).

Additionally, three technologies related to ground station operations, including the S/X/Ka tri-band dual circular polarized monopulse feed, tri-axis antenna control servo system, and Ku/C/L and S Band Cassegrain feed, have been transferred to Avantel and Jisnu Communications, both Hyderabad-based firms specializing in comprehensive communication solutions for space and defense.

These technologies, which were previously sourced from international vendors, will foster self-sufficiency in essential ground station infrastructure.

Moreover, two geospatial models created by SAC/ISRO for pest forecasting and semi-physical crop yield estimation have been transferred to Amnex Info Technologies in Ahmedabad, aimed at enhancing agricultural decision-making and crop protection.

A portable, multi-parameter bathymetry system developed by NRSC/ISRO has also been transferred to Jalkruti Water Solutions in Ahmedabad, facilitating UAV-based integration for monitoring water resources.

Lastly, Ramdev Chemicals in Ahmedabad has acquired ISRO’s ceramic-based flame-proof coating technology, originally designed for launch vehicle applications, for broader industrial use.

Rajeev Jyoti, Director of the Technical Directorate at IN-SPACe, stated, “This transfer marks a significant move towards establishing indigenous capabilities in India. ISRO, IN-SPACe, and NSIL will work together to provide extensive support to all industry players to ensure the successful integration of the technology.”