The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) on May 3 released the guidelines for implementing the Indian Space Policy 2023.
The norms pertain to the rules regarding authorisation for space activities in the country.
The guidelines detail various space-related activities that need authorisation from IN-SPACe. It also outlines various criteria and prerequisites mandatory to seek appropriate approvals from the space agency.
The applicants have to fulfil various criteria such as technical obligations and specify budgets, risk mitigation measures and aspects related to pricing.
The NGP, as described in this document, includes the list of space activities that need authorisation from IN-SPACe, criteria for granting the authorisation and necessary conditions/guidelines to be adhered to by an applicant..,” the document said.
The guidelines also delineate that only Indian entities can apply for authorisation from IN-SPACe, while foreign companies can apply for approval through their Indian subsidiaries or joint ventures with any local company.
“Only an Indian entity can apply to IN-SPACe seeking authorisation. non-Indian entities desiring to conduct space activity in India can apply to IN-SPACe for authorisation through an Indian entity which could be its Indian subsidiary, joint venture or any other collaboration arrangement recognised by the Government of India,” noted the guidelines.
