With the formation of BSC, Indian space companies are keen to leverage their combined expertise in the sector.
Leading space companies in India’s space industry, including Kawa Space, Azista Industries, Kepler Aerospace, and Dfy Graviti, have come together for a landmark move. The space giants are all set to join forces to form the Bharat Space Collective (BSC), and the organisation would be targeted at driving advancements in space technology. The BSC will also focus on addressing global challenges in sync with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Talking about the development, Kris Nair, Chairman of the Bharat Space Collective and founder of Kawa Space, shared in excitement, “We are proud to announce the formation of the BSC, which marks a transformative leap forward for India’s space industry.” Together, the collective aims to leverage the combined expertise of its member companies and amp up India’s presence on the global stage.
The BSC aims to concentrate on its primary areas of expertise, which include space-powered RF geo-intelligence, artificial intelligence for space data, and maritime security solutions. Navneet Singh, CEO of Kepler Aerospace, has identified these as key products aligned with key UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Leveraging a diverse array of space-based sensors, including high-resolution imaging, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), thermal, and radio frequency technologies, the BSC is looking forward to introducing sustainability within the space sector.
“BSC leverages its collective expertise to deliver cost-effective solutions to global customers,” Bharat Reddy from Azista Industries said, and added, “Through this initiative, BSC shall drive the full spectrum of space initiatives, from deploying CubeSats to managing complex constellation programs.”
With the formation of the Bharat Space Collective, the companies further propel the idea of ‘Make in India’ in the space sector.
Aditya Kothandhapani, co-founder of Dfy Graviti, asserted that the members of BSC are working on coming up with innovative solutions to deal with critical challenges in India and allied nations. “These solutions address issues across maritime, energy, and natural resources sectors using edge and terrestrial computing technologies,” he said.
The collective, hence, will strengthen the technological prowess and financial stability of India’s space sector in the global market.
