# IN-SPACe Type: Company Source: GetYourBrief — https://getyourbrief.com/entity/in-space-company Canonical HTML page: https://getyourbrief.com/entity/in-space-company ## Timeline - **2026-08-23**: National Space Day data release — Government reports the space economy at $9 billion with a $40–45 billion decade projection and about 440 registered startups. - **2026-08-21**: Musk's rural pitch and Gen 2 refiling — Musk posts on X that Starlink would help least-served rural areas, while Starlink submits a fresh IN-SPACe application for its Gen 2 LEO constellation with direct-to-device capability. - **2026-08-18**: NSTC 2026 Day 2 — Scheduled closing day of the conclave. - **2026-08-18**: NSTC 2026 Day 2 — Scheduled closing day of the conclave. - **2026-08-17**: NSTC 2026 Day 1 — Scheduled opening day of the National Space Technology Conclave at Chandigarh University. - **2026-08-17**: NSTC 2026 Day 1 — Scheduled opening day of the National Space Technology Conclave at Chandigarh University. - **2026-08-14**: Wider press release syndication — ANI News and Calcutta News publish the press release framing NSTC 2026 as India's first university-led conclave. - **2026-08-14**: Wider press release syndication — ANI News and Calcutta News publish the press release framing NSTC 2026 as India's first university-led conclave. - **2026-08-13**: Initial PR distribution — The Hindu BusinessLine BrandHub carries Chandigarh University's announcement of NSTC 2026. - **2026-08-13**: Initial PR distribution — The Hindu BusinessLine BrandHub carries Chandigarh University's announcement of NSTC 2026. - **2026-06**: 113 authorisations to 52 NGEs — By mid-2026, IN-SPACe grants 113 authorisations to 52 Non-Government Entities, 18 of them startups. - **2026-03-31**: TRAI March 2026 indicators released — TRAI reports 1,092.79 million internet subscribers, with rural density of 48.31 per 100 people versus urban density of 126.80. - **2026-03-31**: Private investment hits $618.5M — Cumulative private investment in the space sector reaches $618.5 million, up from $100.5 million in FY 2021–22. - **2026-01-31**: 71 ISRO technology transfers — IN-SPACe facilitates 71 ISRO technology transfers to industry and startups. - **2025-07**: IN-SPACe approves Starlink Gen 1 — India's regulator authorized Starlink's 4,408-satellite Gen 1 constellation, enabling traditional broadband-style services but not space-to-phone links. ## Recent coverage (7 stories, network-wide) ### 440 space startups fuel India's $40–45B space economy boom 2026-08-23 14:48:21 · Sector: startups · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 India's registered space startups grew from 1 in 2014 to about 440 by August 2026, with 18 startups among 52 non-government entities holding authorisations for satellite, payload and launch services. A single-window regulator and 71 ISRO technology transfers are lowering the barriers for founders entering a $40–45 billion market. Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/india-440-space-startups-40-45b-boom ### India's space economy hits $9B, targets $40–45B via 440 startups 2026-08-23 14:46:39 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 India's space economy reached $9 billion and is projected to hit $40–45 billion over the next decade as private players scale launch and satellite operations. With 113 authorisations to 52 non-government entities and 71 ISRO technology transfers, the country is building an industrial base with clear dual-use strategic value. Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/india-space-economy-9b-targets-40-45b ### Starlink's 30K-Sat Gen2 Bid Targets India's 11,256 Villages Lacking 4G 2026-08-21 10:50:25 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 SpaceX's Starlink is reframing its Indian Gen 2 authorization fight around a stark connectivity gap: 11,256 villages still lack 4G and rural subscription density is just 48.31 per 100 people. The refiled IN-SPACe application covers a roughly 30,000-satellite LEO constellation with direct-to-device capability. Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/starlink-gen2-india-rural-4g-gap-space-regulation ### ISRO, Chandigarh University to Gather 30 Space Scientists at Aug 17-18 NSTC 2026-08-14 08:49:29 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3 ISRO and IIST are co-organizing India's first university-led National Space Technology Conclave with Chandigarh University, featuring astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, 30 mission scientists and 10 startup CEOs. Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/isro-chandigarh-nstc-space ### Chandigarh University Hosts 1st NSTC with 30 Space Scientists 2026-08-14 08:49:18 · Sector: edtech · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3 Chandigarh University is set to host India's first university-led National Space Technology Conclave on Aug 17-18, giving students direct access to 30 ISRO/IIST scientists and 10 space-tech CEOs across five roundtables. Full story: https://getedtechbrief.com/story/chandigarh-university-nstc-edtech ### Skyroot’s 28-Year-Old Team Launches India’s 1st Private Rocket; PM Modi Jabs ‘56-Year-Old Youth’ 2026-08-01 10:00:32 · Sector: startups · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 The average age of Skyroot’s Vikram-1 team is 28, a powerful narrative for India’s startup culture. PM Modi’s Monsoon Session remarks amplify the commercial and political will driving spacetech investment. Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/skyroot-28-year-team-private-rocket-pm-modi-startup-boost ### India’s First Private Orbital Rocket Launched by 28-Year-Old Skyroot Team 2026-08-01 09:58:25 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 marks India’s debut in private orbital launch, propelled by a team averaging just 28 years. PM Modi’s parliamentary praise underscores the national push for a vibrant private space ecosystem. Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/skyroot-vikram1-first-private-orbital-launch-28-team-pm-modi --- This page is a machine-readable summary. Sentiment measures the directional read of each development for this entity, not the tone of the reporting; impact weights consequence, not syndication reach. See https://getyourbrief.com/guides/methodology for the full editorial methodology.