Current Context: The Andhra Pradesh government has announced plans to set up a Space City in Tirupati with Skyroot Aerospace, and two Defence Manufacturing Hubs in Madakasira, with a total investment of ₹3,400 crore.
SPACE CITY – TIRUPATI
- Partner: Skyroot Aerospace (Hyderabad-based startup founded by ex-ISRO scientists).
- Investment: ₹400 crore.
- Focus Areas:
- Private satellite launches.
- Development of low-cost small launch vehicles.
- Location Advantage: Tirupati already hosts ISRO’s Propulsion Complex → natural choice for integrated launch facilities.
DEFENCE HUBS – MADAKASIRA
- Total Investment: ₹3,000 crore.
- Focus Areas:
- Aerospace components, defence electronics, and weapon systems.
- Integration with India’s Defence Corridor projects.
- Benefits:
- Thousands of jobs for local youth.
- Partnership opportunities with Indian MSMEs and global defence manufacturers.