National Space Day: Quotes

Lt. Gen. AK Bhatt (Retd.), Director General, Indian Space Association

Lt. Gen. AK Bhatt, Director General, Indian Space Association (ISpA)

“The Government’s proactive policies and strategic support with proactive guidance and impetus from the Hon’ble PM himself, has established a robust foundation for India’s private space ecosystem to thrive. Indian private space companies are now at the forefront of innovation in launch capabilities, satellite technologies, and downstream applications, driving significant growth and enhancing global competitiveness. As we celebrate ISRO’s landmark success with the Chandrayaan-3 mission today, we also look forward to the upcoming Gaganyaan mission, where private sector participation will be critical to achieving new milestones in human space exploration. Over the past five years, the number of space startups in India has surpassed 300, attracting substantial funding of approximately $526 million to date, which underscores investor confidence. This dynamic ecosystem is well-positioned to elevate India’s space economy to an ambitious USD 44 billion by 2033. Through active collaboration between government and industry, the private sector is spearheading the NewSpace revolution, delivering scalable, cutting-edge solutions and fostering public-private partnerships that will define India’s space leadership and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s economic growth.”

Krishanu Acharya, CEO, Suhora Technologies

Krishanu Acharya, CEO & Co-Founder, Suhora Technologies

“On this National Space Day, we celebrate India’s achievements in space exploration and look forward to the upcoming Gaganyaan mission. We believe the immense scope for value addition in the lives of our citizens will be driven by how effectively we develop and apply downstream space technologies. By converting satellite data and connectivity into solutions for agriculture, infrastructure, energy, disaster preparedness, defence and governance, India can address critical national priorities while creating global opportunities. As demand for space-enabled services accelerate worldwide, India’s private space ecosystem, with the support of the government, is uniquely positioned to lead by focusing on applications that improve lives at scale. At Suhora Technologies, we see downstream capabilities as the bridge between exploration and national progress and the defining drivers of India’s space revolution in the decade ahead.”