IN-SPACe picks three firms to develop indigenous small satellite bus platforms
IN-SPACe has selected three private firms—Astrome Technologies, Azista Industries, and Dhruva Space—to develop indigenous small satellite bus platforms under its ‘Satellite Bus as a Service’ initiative. Each company will receive a ₹5 crore grant to support development and demonstration. The project aims to provide modular, scalable satellite platforms, boost India’s domestic space manufacturing, and strengthen the country’s position in global small satellite and hosted payload services.