October 6, 2025

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.
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