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Catch the live updates from #IndiaSpaceCongress2026 🚀 The Industry Roundtable brought together senior leaders from India's space ecosystem to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and priorities shaping the future of the nation's space sector. The discussion focused on strengthening industry-government collaboration, accelerating private sector participation, enhancing strategic capabilities, and positioning India as a leading force in the global space economy. Speakers also shared perspectives on innovation, policy, security, and the long-term vision required to drive sustainable growth across the space ecosystem. Speakers: • Mr. Anil Prakash, Director General, SIA-India • Dr. Subba Rao Pavuluri, President, SIA-India • Lt Gen PJS Pannu (Retd.), PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Former Deputy Chief IDS (Operations) & Senior Advisor, SIA-India • Amb. Rakesh Sood, Former Ambassador & Distinguished Fellow, Council for Strategic and Defence Research (CSDR) #ISC2026 #IndiaSpaceCongress #SpaceIndustry #SpaceEconomy #NewSpace #SpaceLeadership #SpacePolicy #SpaceInnovation #SIAIndia #FutureOfSpace #SpaceCollaboration #IndiaInSpace

#FoodforThought! From #IndiaSpaceCongress2026, theme "Building India’s Satcom Ecosystem" “The need today is not just innovation, but the integration of our strengths. Space is a complex ecosystem where AI, machine learning, sensors, navigation systems, and space situational awareness must work together to create value. As space moves toward a multi-trillion-dollar economy, smart, software-defined, and indigenous solutions—powered by collaboration between industry, startups, and government—will define our future.” - Ms. Rashmi Kathuria, General Manager (SCCS) & Unit Head, BEL “The real promise of 6G is that it will erase the boundary between terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks. Combined with India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem and expanding global partnerships, it will create the foundation for the next generation of connectivity and economic growth.” - Mr. Pawan Kapur, MD JV International and Board Member SIA India “If we are serious about Make in India, we have to be invested at three levels—design in India, manufacture in India, and support in India. True collaboration is not about sending products for assembly; it is about building capabilities, transferring knowledge, and creating an ecosystem that can innovate, produce, and sustain technology independently for the future. “The future of space hardware lies in three priorities: indigenous cybersecurity standards, onboard AI with real-time processing capability, and software-defined architectures that reduce hardware dependence while maximizing flexibility and intelligence.” - Mr. Niranjan Malode, Deputy CEO, Safran Data Systems India “The journey of India’s space and SATCOM ecosystem began with a handful of imported antennas and a vision nurtured by pioneers like Vikram Sarabhai. Today, we stand at a stage where private industry is ready to build the entire chain—from antennas and satellites to launch vehicles and space stations. What started as a government-led mission has evolved into a national capability, driven by innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurial ambition.” - Mr. John Saripalli, Founder & CEO, Comsat Systems “Self-reliance should not mean isolation or competition with the world. The real opportunity for India lies in creating value through collaboration—combining our technical expertise, innovation, and operational experience with global technologies. If we can contribute unique solutions, strengthen repair and manufacturing capabilities, and become an integral part of the global supply chain, then ‘Make in India’ will not just serve India—it will create value for the world.” - Mr. Pawan Kalra, GM Business Development, Optimum Viking Satcom #ISC2026 #IndiaSpaceCongress #SATCOM #SatelliteCommunications #SpaceIndustry #SpaceTechnology #DigitalInfrastructure #MakeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat #SpaceInnovation #Connectivity #NewSpace #FutureOfConnectivity #SpaceEconomy

#FoodforThought! From #IndiaSpaceCongress2026, theme "The Spectrum Asymmetry Problem: Can Regulatory Design Preserve Competitive Markets in Next-Generation Satcom?" “It is in this dialogue that we will have to look at how all of us function—from the regulators to the lawyers to the industry players. I don’t think there is any shortage of opportunities for us to look at innovation, not just on the regulatory side, but on the business side as well. The future lies in collaboration, continuous dialogue, and the willingness to innovate together.” - Mr. Ashok G.V., Partner, Allied Law Practices “This is a great starting point to bring the conversation of competition law within the space sector. As the space industry grows and commercialization accelerates, it is extremely important that there is a competitive market where startups can survive, innovation can thrive, and oligopolistic tendencies are avoided. If we, as stakeholders, start thinking about these issues today, we can prevent market failures tomorrow and build a sustainable space ecosystem.” - Dr. Abha Yadav, Assistant Professor, National Law University Delhi “The satellite communications market is evolving through a three-layer ecosystem comprising capacity owners, service integrators, and distributors. While strategic connectivity and enterprise backhaul continue to drive the bulk of revenues through mission-critical and reliability-focused services, emerging segments such as Direct-to-Device, IoT, and M2M hold significant long-term potential. The future growth of the sector will depend not only on technological innovation but also on the ability to monetize these evolving applications at scale.” - Ms. Sukhraj Kaur, Analyst, Analysys Mason “Most global satellite operators today look at India as a very strategic market rather than an optional market. India has a huge demand opportunity, but what operators are ultimately looking for is predictability—predictability in approvals, spectrum policy, and regulatory frameworks over the long lifetime of satellite investments. The next step is to inject confidence through transparent and stable policies.” - Mr. Viishaal Mathur, Managing Partner, Vishaal Mathur Consultants LLP “As an operator, no operator can control the regulation in the market. When regulation is introduced, an operator often sees it as a bottleneck. Yet every country is shaping policy to secure connectivity and align with its long-term goals. From our perspective, regulation is a double-edged sword—it creates opportunities for some and challenges for others. But ultimately, what matters most is the end user. We would rather see more options, more competition, and more choices, because that is what balances the market and drives innovation.” - Mr. Rajdeepsinh Gohil, Director – Sales, Middle East, Central & South Asia, AsiaSat #ISC2026 #IndiaSpaceCongress #SATCOM #SpectrumPolicy #TelecomPolicy #SatelliteCommunications #SpacePolicy #Regulation #SpaceEconomy #SpaceIndustry

#FoodforThought! From #IndiaSpaceCongress2026, theme "Human Spaceflight Systems: Life Support, Health & Habitability" “When it comes to food, nutrition remains a critical challenge. Astronauts must rely on packaged food and manage with whatever resources they carry; they do not have the liberty to access or produce food as we do on Earth. These constraints are real, but space remains a fascinating frontier. As we venture further into it, we discover not only challenges to overcome, but also immense scientific, technological, and commercial opportunities.” - Shri Sunil S., GD, CRDG, LPSC, ISRO “Space is not merely a frontier of exploration; it is a frontier of human survival. Every challenge—from sleep disturbances and muscle loss to visual failure, radiation exposure, and psychological stress—demands innovative solutions. Each medical problem in space requires a corresponding engineering solution, and every solution we create for space has the potential to transform medical science on Earth. That is the true value of space research.” - Dr. Sanjay Behari, Director, SCTIMST "When we talk about Mars or Moon colonies, the greatest challenge is not reaching space but sustaining human life there. Long isolation, separation from family, radiation exposure, and disruption of the body's natural rhythm create immense physical and psychological stress. We must focus on recreation, family connectivity, yoga, meditation, and mental health support, because the success of future human space missions will depend as much on human well-being as on technology."  - Dr. Ramkishor Sah, AIIMS "The question is no more whether we can send humans into space. The more important transition begins after humans go into space—how to keep them protected, happy, cognitively sharp, and increasingly autonomous. As we move towards long-duration missions, space stations, and lunar habitats, technologies like AI, digital twins, and human-factor engineering will be essential in creating resilient, inclusive, and sustainable human presence beyond Earth." - Prof (Dr) Shivani Verma, Amity University "I always believe that space is not a linear path or a single path. Space requires pilots, engineers, scientists, artists—everyone. Everyone belongs to space. I come from a small town where people thought astronomy was astrology, but celebrating every small step creates an impact on future generations. The people who will shape tomorrow's space missions do not have to follow one path; they just have to believe they belong there." - Ms. Jahnavi Dangeti, Analog Astronaut, Human Spaceflight & Planetary Researcher | Crew Scientist #ISC2026 #IndiaSpaceCongress #HumanSpaceflight #SpaceHealth #LifeSupportSystems #SpaceMedicine #Astronauts #SpaceHabitats #SpaceTechnology #SpaceInnovation #FutureOfSpace #SpaceExploration #NewSpace

Catch the live updates from #IndiaSpaceCongress2026 🚀 The session on "Human Spaceflight Systems: Life Support, Health & Habitability" explored the technologies, medical innovations, and operational frameworks required to support the next generation of human space missions. As human spaceflight transitions from exploration to sustained presence in space, the discussion focused on life-support systems, crew health, medical readiness, habitat design, nutrition, and the emerging commercial opportunities associated with long-duration missions. Speakers also examined the multidisciplinary collaboration needed to ensure safe, sustainable, and human-centric space exploration. Chair & Moderator: Shri Sunil S., GD, CRDG, LPSC, ISRO Speakers: • Dr. Sanjay Behari, Director, SCTIMST • Mr. Simon Jenner, Senior Advisor – Astronaut Sales, Starlab • Dr. Shivani Verma, Amity University • Ms. Jahnavi Dangeti, Analog Astronaut, Human Spaceflight & Planetary Researcher | Crew Scientist #ISC2026 #IndiaSpaceCongress #HumanSpaceflight #SpaceHealth #LifeSupportSystems #SpaceMedicine #Astronauts #SpaceHabitats #SpaceTechnology #SpaceInnovation #FutureOfSpace #SpaceExploration #NewSpace

#FoodforThought! From #IndiaSpaceCongress2026, theme "Advanced Propulsion Systems: Redefining Space Mobility" “Whenever any new technology comes, there are always challenges. What matters is how those challenges are overcome. As far as India is concerned, we are very open and positive towards embracing new technologies and adopting them proactively. Government is committed to meeting the growing demand for SATCOM capacity, whichever way it is possible, while ensuring security, spectrum efficiency, and compliance with both national and international regulations.” - Dr. Prafulla Kumar Jain, Director – PMA, IN-SPACe "The GSO is a single point of failure, but the non-GSO systems, especially large-scale LEO constellations, have redundancy built into them. A few satellites may go here and there, yet the network continues to function. From a resilience point of view, I lean more towards large-scale LEO constellations because their strength lies in distributed architecture, built-in redundancy, and the ability to withstand failures without losing overall capability." - Mr. Deepak Tawri, Co-founder & CEO, Geminus Space "Multi-orbit solutions will help make both NGSO and GSO more resilient. The lifecycle of NGSO and GSO is quite different, and that difference itself creates strength. When there are gaps in a constellation, services can be automated across orbits. Resilience comes from having two such connections, one from GSO and one from an NGSO setup, making the entire network stronger by default.” - Mr. Aniruddh Rao Kabbinale, Founder & CEO, Maargin "Nobody would like to have a system which is suboptimal, but at the same time, data sovereignty and national security cannot be compromised. It is not just about India; it is the first thing being asked everywhere and it will continue to go on. The challenge is to strike that balance—embracing innovation and global constellations while ensuring resilience, security, reliability, and the sovereign interests of every nation." - Mr. Jairam N V, Senior Director – Marketing, Hughes Communications #ISC2026 #IndiaSpaceCongress2026 #MultiOrbit #GEO #MEO #LEO #SATCOM #SpaceTechnology #DigitalInfrastructure #SpaceInnovation #FutureOfConnectivity #SpaceIndustry

Catch the live updates from #IndiaSpaceCongress2026 🚀 The session on "Multi-Orbit Satellite Networks (GEO-MEO-LEO Integration)" explored how the convergence of geostationary, medium Earth orbit, and low Earth orbit systems is redefining the future of global connectivity. The discussion examined the technological, operational, and regulatory frameworks enabling integrated multi-orbit architectures, including intelligent traffic routing, in-orbit computing, network resilience, and seamless service delivery. Speakers highlighted how GEO-MEO-LEO integration can enhance performance, security, reliability, and scalability for next-generation communications across commercial, enterprise, and strategic applications. Chair: Dr. Prafulla Kumar Jain, Director – PMA, IN-SPACe Moderator: Mr. Jeremy Rose, Partner, COMSYS Speakers: • Mr. Deepak Tawri, Co-founder & CEO, Geminus Space • Mr. Aniruddh Rao Kabbinale, Founder & CEO, Maargin • Mr. Jairam N V, Senior Director – Marketing, Hughes Communications #ISC2026 #IndiaSpaceCongress #MultiOrbit #GEO #MEO #LEO #SatelliteCommunications #SATCOM #SpaceTechnology #Connectivity #DigitalInfrastructure #SpaceInnovation #FutureOfConnectivity #SpaceIndustry

Catch the live updates from #IndiaSpaceCongress2026 🚀 The session on "The Spectrum Asymmetry Problem: Can Regulatory Design Preserve Competitive Markets in Next-Generation Satcom?" examined the critical role of spectrum policy in shaping the future of India's satellite communications ecosystem. As India opens its satcom market to next-generation operators, the discussion explored how licensing frameworks, spectrum pricing models, and regulatory design can influence competition, investment confidence, market access, and long-term industry growth. Speakers shared perspectives on balancing innovation, affordability, and fair competition to ensure a sustainable and globally competitive satcom environment. Chair: Mr. Sudhir Gupta, Board Member, SIA-India; Former Secretary, TRAI Moderator: Mr. Ashok G.V., Partner, Allied Law Practices Speakers: • Dr. Abha Yadav, Assistant Professor, National Law University Delhi • Ms. Sukhraj Kaur, Analyst, Analysys Mason • Mr. Viishaal Mathur, Managing Partner, Vishaal Mathur Consultants LLP • Mr. Rajdeepsinh Gohil, Director – Sales, Middle East, Central & South Asia, AsiaSat #ISC2026 #IndiaSpaceCongress #SATCOM #SpectrumPolicy #TelecomPolicy #SatelliteCommunications #SpacePolicy #Regulation #SpaceEconomy #DigitalInfrastructure #SpaceIndustry #FutureOfConnectivity #SpaceInnovation

#FoodforThought! From #IndiaSpaceCongress2026, theme "Satellite Mission Systems & Payload Innovation" "The future of space will be defined not by isolated technologies, but by integrated mission-driven solutions. Success increasingly depends on combining systems engineering, payload innovation, and application-focused design while fostering collaboration across the value chain to transform individual technologies into operational capabilities that deliver real-world impact." - Mr. Alexander Jeuck, ICT & SpaceTech Professional "Affordable access to high-quality geospatial data remains a critical challenge for many nations. By building indigenous payload and Earth observation capabilities, we can democratize access to space-based intelligence, empowering sectors such as agriculture, finance, and insurance while extending the benefits of geospatial technologies to emerging economies worldwide." - Lt Col V Ramanathan (Retd), VP - Strategic Liaison,  KaleidEO "As Earth observation satellites generate ever-larger volumes of data, the future of space communications lies in laser-based networks. High-bandwidth optical links will enable terabytes of information to be transferred within minutes, supporting inter-satellite connectivity, space data centres, and more efficient mission operations across the rapidly expanding space economy." - Mr. Nitish Singh, Founder and CEO,  Astrogate Labs "Building technology is only half the challenge; building what customers truly need is what creates sustainable businesses. By aligning innovation with real operational requirements, startups can achieve early commercial success while laying the foundation for the next generation of AI-driven mission orchestration, autonomous operations, and intelligent space systems." - Mr. Sumod Kurup, Founder and CEO, GRAVITON SPACE "Innovation often begins in one domain and creates impact far beyond it. Advances developed for space applications are now enabling breakthroughs in hyperlocal weather intelligence, precision sensing, and quantum technologies, demonstrating how deep-tech innovation can bridge industries and unlock entirely new capabilities for aerospace and beyond." - Mr. Kannan Kesavapillai, Co-founder and CEO, Augsenselab #ISC2026 #IndiaSpaceCongress #SatelliteTechnology #PayloadInnovation #EarthObservation #SpaceInnovation #SpaceTechnology #AI #SatelliteCommunications #SpaceIndustry #NewSpace #SpaceEngineering #FutureOfSpace

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#FoodforThought! From #IndiaSpaceCongress2026, theme "Satellite Connectivity as a Parallel Digital backbone: Should India build a dual-network national architecture? " “Satellite networks are therefore no longer seen merely as supplementary technology, but have increasingly been positioned as an independent, parallel digital backbone capable of sustaining future growth of the economy. For a nation like India, the strategic value of satellite connectivity is immense. It holds the potential to close the rural-urban gap, provide constant digital maintenance, secure remote border areas, enable intelligent infrastructure, and serve as a backup layer for critical national communication assets.” - Mr. Tilak Raj Dua, Former Director General, DIPA “When we talk about India’s digital future, satellite should not be treated as a supplementary technology but as a core part of the national backbone. Nearly 40,000 villages still remain unconnected, and satellite is often the only viable option to reach them. Beyond connectivity, it is essential for building the ‘five-nines’ availability that a national backbone demands. Satellite must therefore be integrated into the backbone itself—not as a backup, but as a critical pillar of resilient digital infrastructure.” - Dr. Satya N Gupta, Chairman & CMD, BLUETOWN, India “When we talk about satellites, we talk about ubiquitous coverage—reaching timelines and capacities beyond imagination, in the most cost-effective manner. With software-defined and reconfigurable satellite architectures, capacity can be directed wherever it is needed. For critical applications such as security, border surveillance, disaster preparedness, and emergency response, satellites provide the reliability, availability, and resilience that terrestrial networks alone cannot guarantee. Without satellite connectivity, quality of service for such missions remains fundamentally vulnerable.” - Mr. Lalit Singhal, Sales Consultant, AscendArc “When we talk about India’s digital future, satellite should not be treated as a supplementary technology but as a core part of the national backbone. Nearly 40,000 villages still remain unconnected, and satellite is often the only viable option to reach them. Beyond connectivity, it is essential for building the ‘five-nines’ availability that a national backbone demands. Satellite must therefore be integrated into the backbone itself—not as a backup, but as a critical pillar of resilient digital infrastructure.” - Mr. Saurabh M. , Practitioner in Public Policy and Economic Regulation #ISC2026 #IndiaSpaceCongress #SATCOM #DigitalInfrastructure #Connectivity #SatelliteCommunications #DigitalInclusion #Telecom #SpaceTechnology #SpaceIndustry #NetworkResilience #FutureOfConnectivity #SpaceInnovation

Catch the live updates from #IndiaSpaceCongress2026 🚀 The session on "Satellite Connectivity as a Parallel Digital Backbone: Should India Build a Dual-Network National Architecture?" explored the evolving role of satellite communications as a foundational layer of national connectivity alongside terrestrial fiber and mobile networks. The discussion examined how SATCOM can strengthen network resilience, bridge connectivity gaps across remote and border regions, support critical infrastructure, and enable uninterrupted digital services in areas where terrestrial networks face limitations. Speakers also shared perspectives on building a future-ready, dual-network architecture that enhances national connectivity, security, and digital inclusion. Chair & Moderator: Mr. Tilak Raj Dua, Former Director General, DIPA Speakers: • Dr. Satya N Gupta, Chairman & CMD, BLUETOWN, India • Mr. Lalit Singhal, Sales Consultant, AscendArc • Mr. Saurabh M. , Practitioner in Public Policy and Economic Regulation #ISC2026 #IndiaSpaceCongress #SATCOM #DigitalInfrastructure #Connectivity #SatelliteCommunications #DigitalInclusion #Telecom #SpaceTechnology #SpaceIndustry #NetworkResilience #FutureOfConnectivity #SpaceInnovation

#IndiaSpaceCongress2026 We are pleased to announce the launch of the Indian Space Industry e-Catalogue by SIA-India — a first-of-its-kind digital platform designed to showcase India's growing space ecosystem and connect stakeholders across the value chain. The e-Catalogue serves as a comprehensive industry directory, enabling users to connect with verified space companies, discover capabilities, explore products and services, and accelerate business partnerships across India's rapidly expanding space sector. The platform was formally launched by Mr. Anil Prakash, Director General, SIA-India, during the Opening Plenary of India Space Congress 2026. Explore the platform: indspacehub.com Connecting capabilities. Enabling collaboration. Accelerating growth for India's space industry. #IndiaSpaceCongress2026 #ISC2026 #SIAIndia #IndianSpaceIndustry #SpaceIndustry #NewSpace #SpaceEconomy #SpaceStartups #SpaceTechnology #SpaceInnovation #INSPACe #UNOOSA #SpaceCollaboration #DigitalPlatform #IndSpaceHub @AnilPra28432993 | @RGambhir | @heysudipta

#ReportLaunch | #ISC2026 We are pleased to announce the release of "India’s Strategic Opportunity in Space-Based Compute Infrastructure", developed jointly by SIA-India and TakeMe2Space. As artificial intelligence, Earth observation, and data-intensive applications drive unprecedented demand for compute infrastructure, the report examines how orbital data centres and space-based computing could emerge as the next frontier of digital infrastructure. It highlights the growing constraints of terrestrial data centres—including power, water, land, and scalability challenges—and explores how orbital compute can complement Earth-based systems. The report outlines India’s strategic opportunity to participate early in the emerging orbital compute ecosystem through regulatory innovation, technology development, and industry collaboration. It also presents recommendations for enabling orbital AI, data processing, and next-generation space-based digital infrastructure while strengthening India's leadership in both the space and AI economies. Released during India Space Congress 2026, the publication contributes to the ongoing dialogue on the future of compute, digital sovereignty, and India's role in shaping the next era of space-enabled infrastructure. #IndiaSpaceCongress2026 #ISC2026 #SIAIndia #TakeMe2Space #OrbitalCompute #OrbitalDataCenters #SpaceBasedComputing #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalInfrastructure #SpaceEconomy #SpaceTechnology #SpaceInnovation #FutureOfSpace #IndiaAI #NewSpace @tm2space | @rokrsa | @AnilPra28432993 | @RGambhir

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#ReportLaunch | #IndiaSpaceCongress2026 We are pleased to announce the release of "Advancing ISAM: Building India's On-Orbit Servicing and Refueling Ecosystem – Policy, Partnerships and Pathways Forward", developed jointly by SIA-India and OrbitAID Aerospace. As satellite constellations expand and space becomes increasingly congested, the report highlights the strategic importance of In-Space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) in extending satellite lifetimes, reducing orbital debris, improving mission sustainability, and enabling a more resilient space economy. The report explores the policy frameworks, technology enablers, partnership models, and ecosystem-building measures required to establish India as a leading player in on-orbit servicing and refueling. It also examines how ISAM capabilities can unlock new commercial opportunities while supporting long-term space sustainability objectives. Released during India Space Congress 2026, the publication contributes to the growing dialogue around next-generation space infrastructure and India's role in shaping the future of sustainable space operations. #IndiaSpaceCongress2026 #ISC2026 #SIAIndia #OrbitAID #ISAM #OnOrbitServicing #SpaceRefueling #SpaceSustainability #SpaceEconomy #SpacePolicy #NewSpace #SpaceInnovation #SatelliteTechnology #FutureOfSpace @OrbitAID | @AnilPra28432993 | @RGambhir

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Catch the live updates from #IndiaSpaceCongress2026 🚀 Delivering a Special Address on Day 2 of #IndiaSpaceCongress2026, Dr. Pawan Kumar Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe, reflected on the transformation of India's space sector and the opportunities that lie ahead. He remarked: "Five years ago, much of what we now take for granted would have seemed impossible, would have seemed optimistic. Today, it is a fact. The distance to a USD 44 billion space economy is real. What is here is the will, the talent, the capital, and the policy support. The capability is here, the commitment is here, the opportunity is here." Emphasizing India's growing position in the global space economy, he further noted: "The world is watching and increasingly, the world is trusting. India's ambition is Make in India for the world. We are not building a closed ecosystem; we are building an open, capable and trusted one. Let us build, and build together, for the world." #ISC2026 #IndiaSpaceCongress #INSPACe #SpaceTech #IndiaInSpace #NewSpace #SpaceIndustry @GoenkaPk | @INSPACeIND | @AnilPra28432993 | @RGambhir

Catch the live updates from #IndiaSpaceCongress2026 🚀 We were honoured to receive a Special Video Address from Ms. Aarti Holla Maini, Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), who, despite being unable to join us in person, graciously shared her insights with the #IndiaSpaceCongress2026 community. Highlighting the growing role of the Global South in shaping the future of space, she remarked: "The countries of the Global South have the most at stake, and increasingly, they have the capacity to act. India has a unique role to play as a bridge between national ambition and global responsibility." She also underscored the importance of ensuring that the benefits of the expanding space economy are shared by all: "The real question is not whether the space economy will grow. It will. The real question is how we ensure it grows in a way that is equitable, sustainable, and governed in the interest of all humanity." #ISC2026 #IndiaSpaceCongress #UNOOSA #SpaceForAll #GlobalSouth #SpaceGovernance #SpaceTech #IndiaInSpace @UNOOSA | @AnilPra28432993 | @RGambhir

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Catch the live updates from #IndiaSpaceCongress2026 🚀 Delivering a Special Address on Day 2 of #IndiaSpaceCongress2026, His Excellency Mr. Christian Biever, Ambassador of Luxembourg to India, highlighted the growing importance of international partnerships in shaping the future of the space economy. He remarked: "When we speak about the future of space, size is not destiny. Vision is, focus is, partnership is, collaboration is." "In a small and open economy, partnerships are not an option, they are a necessity. The future of the space economy will be defined together." Highlighting the strong India–Luxembourg partnership, he noted the growing cooperation since the 2022 MoU and the immense potential for collaboration in telecommunications, lunar exploration, and space resource utilization. #ISC2026 #IndiaSpaceCongress #SpaceTech #IndiaLuxembourg #SpaceDiplomacy #NewSpace @BieverChristia1 | @AnilPra28432993 | @RGambhir @LUinNewDelhi