IIT-Madras unites startups to work on self-reliance in space tech, applications

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation would focus on building an end-to-end, self-reliant ecosystem for space technologies. 

Chennai: A Industry-academia entity of Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) has brought together five Indian start-ups to develop technologies meant for use in space and space exploration. According to the institute, this consortium led by

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation would focus on building an end-to-end, self-reliant ecosystem for space technologies. This would include on-demand access to data, rapid rocket launch capability, satellite design and assembly, sensors, future generation communication, security of satellites, Ground Stations, data processing etc.

Called Indian Space Technologies and Applications Design Bureau (I-STAC.DB), it will develop next-generation applications by synergizing the efforts of startups such as Dron Vayu, Agnikul Cosmos, GalaxEye Space Solutions, Mindgrove technologies, Resileo Labs etc. According to those behind the initiative, this is aimed at bringing together multiple tech firms that can deliver the end requirements of customers using space-based products or services.