1、Exploring opportunities for Indian downstream spacetechOctober 20233Exploring opportunities for Indian downstream spacetechTable of contentsExecutive summary 10Overview of global space economy 14Global landscape of the space sector 15Space value chain 16From Thumba,beyond Chandra The India space sto

2、ry 24Indias space odyssey 25Scope and approach 34Earth observation 46Satellite communications 68Positioning,navigation&timing services 88Defence space 102The emerging Indian private space ecosystem:opportunities,challenges&way ahead 110Caveats and recommendations 116Conclusion 1204Exploring opportun

3、ities for Indian downstream spacetechForewordI extend congratulations to the Indian Space Policy Association(ISpA)on their second anniversary.I am also happy to release this report-Exploring Opportunities in Indian Downstream Spacetech during the event Indian Space Conclave 2023.Growth of Indias pri

4、vate space ecosystem over the past few years has been remarkable.There are around 200 startups in the sector which is indicative of our capabilities and potential within the Indian private space industry.Bridging the digital divide has been foremost priority of the Government under the leadership of

5、 the Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji.Space sector has potential to address such telecommunications needs of the country,particularly in remote and inaccessible areas.It can bring socio-economic changes,enhance the competitiveness and productivity of other existing sectors.This report pre

6、sents a good analysis of the potential and challenges within the Indian downstream space sector.It outlines specific focus areas,including agriculture,disaster management,education,health,urban planning,satcom,navigation etc.This report also highlights transformative potential of SATCOM technology i