PM Modi to launch”Indian Space Association”

WHY IN THE NEWS?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is set to digitally launch the ‘Indian Space Association’ (ISpA).

About:
Indian Space Association (ISpA) is the premier industry association of space and satellite companies.

• ISpA is represented by leading homegrown and global corporations having advanced capabilities in space & satellite technologies.
• Founding members of ISpA include Nelco (Tata group), Bharti Airtel, Larsen & Toubro, Mapmyindia, OneWeb, Walchandnagar Industries and Ananth Technology Limited.
• Core members include BEL, Godrej, Hughes India, Centum Electronics, Azista-BST Aerospace Private Limited and Maxar India.

Function of ISpA

In line with the Prime Minister’s vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat, ISpA aspires become the collective voice of Indian Space industry. It will undertake Policy Advocacy as well as engage with all the stakeholders in Indian Space sector. It will also engage with the Government and its Agencies for making India self-reliant, technologically advanced and a leading player in space sector.