Two new space hubs in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu to boost rocket manufacturing

Key points

• The Department of Space has cleared the launch of state-backed engineering hubs in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu to completely change how private firms build rockets and satellites.
• Driven by the Indian Space Promotion and Authorization Centre, or IN-SPACe, these common technical facilities will function as shared testing platforms.
• A modern cleanroom facility where engineers assemble complex satellite components before transport.
• (Photo: Generative AI) Read Full Story This intervention removes the high capital expenditure, or initial setup cost, that usually prevents smaller local firms from entering the high-tech commercial market.
• Instead of building individual testing labs, space tech startups and large manufacturers can now access top-tier infrastructure on a plug-and-play basis, which means they can simply bring their hardware and begin operations immediately.