NEW DELHI: Policymakers, representatives of global space agencies and industry leaders gathered in New Delhi on Monday for the India Space Congress 2026 to discuss new partnerships, market creation and industrial scale-up.
Organized by the Space Industry Association of India, the congress is one of the largest gatherings of the space ecosystem in the region. It is taking place in the Indian capital for the fifth time, bringing together some 600 participants from over 20 countries.
Over three days, sessions and workshops will focus on satellite communications, direct-to-device connectivity, Earth observation, geospatial intelligence, launch systems, in-orbit servicing, navigation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, space sustainability, and space manufacturing.
“We bring in experts in space technology, space law, policies, new technologies … (It) is about re-imaging the entire space program more in the collaborative mode because India has a lot of expertise,” said Dr. Subba Rao Pavuluri, president of the Satcom Industry Association, which co-organized the event.
The event also serves as a platform for private sector cooperation, as India’s space economy seeks to expand to $44 billion by 2033.
