A week-long exhibition organised by ISRO to commemorate 75 years of India International Center had Industry and Academia interactions and panel discussions on Prospects and Avenues for New Space in India. Held during the week of 22nd July, the exhibition saw scores of students from schools in Delhi/NCR and colleges from Delhi/NCR, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana. The program was hosted by India International Centre [IIC] as a part of their diamond Jubilee celebration. The Indian Space Association (ISpA) and Satcom India Association [SIA-India] supported the week-long event.

The exhibition held in the Art Gallery at the Kamala Devi Complex was inaugurated by Shree Shyam Saran, President IIC and former Foreign Secretary of India.

PSLV and GSLV are India's low-cost launch vehicles. NewSpace India Ltd [NSIL] has at least six commercial missions planned in 2022-24 including GSLV-Mk3 and three PSLV launch missions.

SIA-India Participation and Support at the ISRO 'Space Exhibition' from 23 - 29 July at IIC Delhi.

Space technology is shaping up to be one of the more vibrant enablers for the country such as vast agriculture, water resources, urbanisation and transport. Supporting the initiative by ISRO, SIA-India organised Industry student interaction sessions on 25th, 26th, and 28th July 2022.



Mr Anil Prakash, DG SIA-India moderated a panel discussion which covered topics such as IPR & Space Law, Promoting responsible, peaceful, and safe use of outer space, Capacity building for space industry and Space the New Frontier.

A panel discussion was held on 27th July on the prospects for NewSpace. Shri. S. Somanath, Secretary, DOS/Chairman, ISRO; Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Director, NIAS and Life Trustee, IIC; Dr. Sachin Chaturvedi, Director, RIS; Shri Shekhar Datt, former Governor, Chhattisgarh; Shri. Suneel Niraniyan, DDG-DOT, Shri Sanjay Kumar, Founder & CEO, Geospatial World; Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Anil Kumar Bhat, DG, ISpA; Mr Anil Prakash, DG SIA-India, Shri Venkat Katkuri, Airbus Defence & Aerospace; and Shri Gaurav Kharod, Intelsat-India, participated in the panel discussion. The discussion focused on the post-Space-reforms announced by the Government of India and the vital role of industry and academia.

Hon'ble ISRO Chairman, Shri S Somanath presented India's space capabilities & set an ambitious target for space economy India to capture 50% of the global space eco/y by 2047. He also stated that the focal point of the upcoming space policy would be the NGPEs.

To access the full presentation please click on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTE3GahvqTU&feature=youtu.be

Dept. of Telecom has released a Consultation Paper on 'Need for a new legal framework governing Telecommunication in India'. The consultation paper can be accessed at https://dot.gov.in/whatsnew/consultation-paper-need-new-legal-framework-governing-telecommunication-india

Technology has evolved significantly in recent decades. Stakeholders have been demanding evolution of the legal framework to keep it in tune with changing technology. Therefore, the Ministry of Communications has prepared a consultation paper on the need for a new legal framework in the telecom sector. SIA-India welcomes this initiative of the govt to revamp the telecom rules to keep pace with modernization.

"A new law on telecommunication needs to aim at establishing an enabling future-ready framework for the development of telecommunication sector and deployment of new technologies. Such a law needs to consolidate the existing laws governing telecommunication sector, while keeping in view global best practices," the consultation paper dated July 23 said.

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Ananth Tech Ltd had received the undertaking to manufacture the check-out systems for Gaganyaan crew module by Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), ISRO. ATL has successfully completed the job at Aerospace Park, Bengaluru. ATL opened its state-of-the-art spacecraft manufacturing unit in Bengaluru early this year.

Over the years, ATL has delivered spacecraft sub-systems viz., TMTC, Power, AOCE, BMU, Sun sensors, Star sensors, Solar panels, SPS and Payload packages on end-to-end basis for all classes of satellites built by ISRO, including the special missions like Chandrayaan & Mangalyaan.

An interactive session held by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India [TRAI] on 1st August'22 saw industry stalwarts brainstorm upon the prospects for the communication and broadcasting industry. Presentations by eminent persons from different verticals showcased the huge potential thus far untapped by the industry. Mr Anil Prakash, DG SIA-India highlighted the need for satellites for proliferation of digital connectivity in the country. The association will present a detailed submission on this to TRAI shortly.

SIA-India welcomes Comsat Systems on board as Member. Comsat Systems Pvt Ltd. was established in the year 1982, and is in the line of manufacture of Antenna Systems for Satellite Communications and other Antennas in the UHF / VHF Frequencies. Presently the Company is manufacturing a wide range of Large Steerable Earth Station Antennas, Beacon Tracking Receivers, Motor Controllers, Feeds & Control Electronics Systems to suit customer requirements. The Company has test facilities for antennas and Feeds up to 40 GHz.

The Company has taken technical knowhow (under Technology Transfer agreement) from Space Applications Center, ISRO Ahmedabad for C / Ext C Band feeds & Antennas for 11 M & 7.5M diameter.

Mr. Anil Prakash, DG, SIA-India speaking virtually on 'Significance and value of the APAC Space industry' during the 3 Day SPACETIDE Conference on July 21, 2022, held in Japan. Global leaders of space business discussed values created by the space industry and the value addition thereof to the society at large.

Mr Prakash, DG SIA-India explained India's advantageous stand in comparison to its US or EU counterparts in offering a more cost-effective alternative to launching satellites for non-space-faring countries.

The developmental costs and launch costs of satellites, especially in the Small Satellite segment, are low today in India, the government needs to form a dedicated strategy to exploit India's SmSat capability. Driving this effort, the government must ensure greater budgetary support.

Mr. Anil Prakash, DG, SIA-INDIA Speaking at the "i-Shakti" Brainstorming Session on Strategies & Policy Intervention for Ensuring Reliable Digital Connectivity in India. He spoke about the importance of satellite Internet for ubiquitous connectivity. Lt Gen PJS Pannu (Retd), Advisor, SIA-INDIA also participated in the discussions.

The Conference invites full-length original research contributions of professionals from Academic Institutions, young start-ups, Government Undertakings, Research Scholars, and Student communities across the Nation.

The jury comprises of eminent personalities from Academia and Industry representing the Space ecosystem in India.

The top 3 entries will be offered a cash award along with a certificate. [INR 50,000, INR 35,000, AND INR 15,000]. The best submissions will be published in the Conference Report and other prominent industry publications.

 

Submission Guidelines

All submissions must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.
World Limit 3000 words including synopsis.

For papers on a wide range of topics addressing:

• Smart Satellites and Payloads
• Communication Satellites
• SpaceCraft Autonomy and Onboard AI
• Constellation Management
• Satellite Constellation Applications and Services
• Space Law and Space Business
• Collaboration & Entrepreneurship

For topics for submission, further information, updates and submission protocol please follow the ISC'22 website https://www.indiaspacecongress.com/ and register yourself on https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=isc220