Science TechnologyWednesday, 17 June 2026·The Hindu - Science
IN-SPACe selects 3 startups for Technology Adoption Fund to build 800 kN engine, EO-AI model and star tracker
IN-SPACe selected three Indian startups in June 2026 for Technology Adoption Fund support to develop reusable rocket engine, earth-observation AI and indigenous star tracker technologies.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, IN-SPACe selected Bengaluru-based Astrobase Space Technologies, SatSure Analytics India and Hyderabad-based TM2SPACE Technologies as the first Indian Non-Governmental Entities for funding under its Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) Scheme.
Key specifics
- Astrobase Space Technologies will develop an 800 kN high-thrust Closed-Cycle Liquid Rocket Engine for space launch vehicles.
- SatSure Analytics India will build Dhaarini, a Large Earth Observation Model (LOM) for agriculture, infrastructure and disaster management.
- TM2SPACE Technologies will develop StarSense Lite for CubeSats and StarSense Pro for satellites above 50 kg.
- The selection followed a multi-stage evaluation by experts from ISRO, DPIIT, DST, industry and academic institutions.
- IN-SPACe said the TAF scheme supports absorbing, adapting and commercialising advanced space technologies in India.
Exam lens
TNPSC science and technology question focus: IN-SPACe, TAF Scheme, 800 kN engine, Dhaarini LOM, StarSense Lite/Pro; match-the-following and one-line factual questions are likely.