The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has facilitated the transfer of five technologies developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to Indian companies. The agreements, signed in Ahmedabad, involve NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), IN-SPACe and the recipient industries.
The technologies cover applications in biomedical, solar panel bonding, aerospace, automotive and industrial manufacturing. According to IN-SPACe, the transfer is expected to reduce import dependence and support commercial use of space technologies.
Among the transfers, Voltix Semicon Pvt Ltd, Pune, has acquired the Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic (LTCC) Multi-Chip Module developed by the Space Applications Centre (SAC). The company plans to use it in biomedical applications, including RT-PCR kits, which currently rely on imported components.
Crest Speciality Resins Pvt Ltd, Ahmedabad, has acquired the RTV Silicone Single-Part Adhesive (SILCEM R9), developed by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), for use in solar panel bonding. The adhesive is presently imported, and the transfer is expected to make it locally available.
Azista Composites Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, received the technology for manufacturing Film Adhesives EFA 1753 and EFA 1752, also developed by VSSC. Ananth Technologies acquired the 30W HMC DC-DC Converter developed by the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), while Pushpak Aerospace received the anodisation process for 3D-printed Al-10Si-Mg alloy, developed by URSC.
“These transfers highlight the growing capability and confidence of Indian industry. While some of these technologies will directly substitute imports, others will unlock applications well beyond the space sector,” said Pawan Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe.
“With today’s five Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs), the total number of TTAs executed with industries has reached 98,” said Rajeev Jyoti, Director, Technical Directorate, IN-SPACe.
IN-SPACe is an autonomous agency under the Department of Space that facilitates participation of private industry in India’s space sector. NSIL, a public sector enterprise, is responsible for the commercialisation of ISRO’s technologies and products.