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Three private firms shortlisted for Satellite Bus as a Service (sBaaS) initiative

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Key Points:

  • IN-SPACe has shortlisted three Indian private companies under its Satellite Bus as a Service (SBaaS) initiative.
  • The official announcement of the selected firms is expected soon, followed by signing of agreements.
  • SBaaS aims to help private firms develop modular small satellite bus platforms.
  • These satellite buses can host different payloads, making it easier for payload developers to test technologies in orbit.
  • The goal is to reduce entry barriers and cut costs and timelines for in-orbit demonstrations.
  • The programme will be carried out in two phases:
    • Phase I: Selection of companies to design and build standard, multi-mission satellite buses.
    • Phase II: Support for up to two hosted payload missions using these platforms.
  • The initiative is part of India’s broader push to boost private sector participation in the space ecosystem.
  • It also supports the goal of indigenisation and faster validation of new space technologies.

Source (TOI): Read the full article here - by Chethan Kumar