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- Organized by the Space Industry Association–India (SIA‑India) in collaboration with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN‑SPACe), and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- The theme was “Reimagining Space. Reinventing Collaboration. Realising the Next Era of Space.”
- It gathered 1,000+ delegates and 250+ speakers from 25+ countries across 60+ sessions.
- Key addresses were delivered by Dr. Pawan Kumar Goenka (Chairman, IN‑SPACe), Lt Gen D.S. Rana (Commander‑in‑Chief, Indian Army), and Aarti Holla‑Maini (Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs – UNOOSA).
- Focus areas included advancing India’s USD 44 billion space economy target by 2033, regulatory reforms, sustainability, and innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Technologies, and in‑space manufacturing.
- Highlights included the launch of the India Space Industry E‑Catalogue (200+ verified firms), release of seven reports, and ISC Excellence Awards.
- Competitions like the GeoNiti National Space Policy Ideathon and global call for papers showcased talent and policy innovation. The event strongly emphasized Business‑to‑Business (B2B) collaborations, private sector participation, and global partnerships for India’s next space era.
Question:
Q.1 Which digital initiative was launched during India Space Congress (ISC) 2026?a) Space Start-up Portal
b) India Space Industry E-Catalogue
c) Space Innovation Hub
d) Space Commerce Network
Answer: b) India Space Industry E‑Catalogue (200+ verified firms) was launched during India Space Congress (ISC) 2026.
