Science TechnologyFriday, 19 June 2026·The Hindu - Science
IN-SPACe Technology Adoption Fund backs 3 startups for 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 space technologies.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, IN-SPACe selected three Indian Non-Governmental Entities — Astrobase Space Technologies, SatSure Analytics India and TM2SPACE Technologies — 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 expert committee included members from ISRO, DPIIT, DST, industry and academic institutions.
- IN-SPACe said the scheme supports Indian industry in absorbing, adapting and commercialising advanced space technologies.
Exam lens
Question type: Science & technology match-the-following, IN-SPACe, TAF Scheme, 800 kN engine, Large Earth Observation Model, StarSense Pro; TNPSC may ask which startup is linked to which technology.