Startup companies showing interest in Space sector: ISRO Chief K Sivan

Chennai: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief K Sivan has stated that many startup companies have expressed interest in the space sector with the Centre opening up the space sector from the private sector.

Sivan, who is also the Secretary in the Department of Space, said many start-up companies have expressed interest in the space sector while big corporates are yet to come to the front.

The land acquisition for India’s second rocket launch centre at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin is progressing and further work will progress after this is done.