U.S.-India Space Business Forum concludes with more than 200 govt. and industry participants
The Hindu
The U.S.-India Space Business Forum concluded with over 200 participants, enhancing collaborations in the commercial space sector.
The two-day U.S.-India Space Business Forum, hosted by the U.S. Consulate General Chennai with the support of U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), in Bengaluru came to an end of February 11.
The forum was the flagship event of the first U.S. Trade Mission to India focused on commercial space, which brought 23 Executives from 14 leading American space companies to India.
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) organised the mission. Together, the engagements convened more than 200 government and industry participants from both countries.
The forum addressed key priorities of the U.S.-India Commercial Space Sub-Working Group, including market access, government procurement, foreign direct investment reforms, and export controls.
“The Forum reflects the strategic strength of the U.S.-India partnership and our shared commitment to innovation and commercial growth in the space sector. This is yet another area of tremendous potential for even greater prosperity and partnership. American companies boldly lead the world in space technology, and India is a vital partner in expanding these collaborations,” said U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor.
Leading U.S. space companies including Amazon, Axiom Space, Apex, Black Sky, Elve, Kayhan Space, Park Aerospace, Planet Lab, Resecurity, SpaceX, Vast Space, Umbra Space, Viasat, and Vantor, are participating in the trade mission. Following the Space Business Forum, the delegation will travel to New Delhi, where companies will engage with Indian government and industry stakeholders to explore partnerships, joint ventures, and market-entry opportunities.
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