Karnataka & IN-SPACe signs two MoUs to Establish Space Manufacturing Park and CoE

Current Context: The Karnataka government signed two MoUs with IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre) on May 7, 2025, in Bengaluru, to strengthen India's space technology ecosystem.

Aim:

• Establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Space Technologies to drive research, innovation, and talent development.
• Develop a Space Manufacturing Park through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for next-generation satellite and launch vehicle production.

Key Highlights:

• Strategic Collaboration – Supports ISRO, HAL, BEL, DRDO, and private space ventures.
• Boosts Karnataka’s Role – Positions the state as India’s leading commercial space launchpad.
• Aligns with India’s Space Policy 2023 – Encourages public-private partnerships for space innovation.

Question:

Q.1 What is one of the key objectives of the Karnataka-IN-SPACe MoU signed on 7th May 2025?
a) To establish a new ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru
b) To set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Space Technologies
c) To privatize all ISRO facilities
d) To reduce private sector participation in space research

Answer: b) The MoU aims to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Space Technologies to drive research, innovation, and talent development.