ENA Sectors 2025-01-09 15:57:38 <p><strong>New Delhi, Jan 9 (KNN)</strong> In a striking evolution of India-US space relations, recent policy shifts signal a new dawn of collaboration.</p> <p>Historically marked by setbacks like the 2008 sentencing of an Indian-origin businessman in the US for violating the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and the infamous 2005 Devas-Antrix deal embroiling Ramachandran Vishwanathan and former ISRO officials, the journey has been fraught with hurdles.</p> <p>Protectionist policies on both sides long constrained commercial cooperation, but winds of change are sweeping through the sector.</p> <p>During his New Delhi visit, US National Security Adviser Jack Sullivan announced updates to the MTCR, enabling enhanced technology transfer and co-development.</p> <p>Our commercial and civil space partnership is set for lift-off, Sullivan declared, aligning with Indias 2023 Space Policy, which opens the industry to private players.</p> <p>The US-India collaboration is already bearing fruit. ISRO and NASAs joint NISAR satellite, poised to map the globe within 12 days, launches this year.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Indias new spaceport at Kulasekarapattinam is primed to support small satellite launches, a burgeoning market segment.</p> <p>Experts like former ISRO Satellite Centre Director M Annadurai predict a growing reliance on India for lighter payload launches as the US focuses on heavy-lift operations.</p> <p>Prime Minister Modi and President Biden jointly endorsed this vision in June 2023, advocating private-sector engagement across the space economy.</p> <p> The MTCR reforms are expected to accelerate US firms entry into Indias space sector, particularly through partnerships leveraging Indias cost-efficient technologies like the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).</p> <p>Under its decadal vision, India aims to expand its space economy from USD 8 billion to USD 44 billion by 2033.</p> <p>According to IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka, this transformation hinges on private-sector ownership and monetisation of satellites, a stark shift from ISROs traditionally dominant role.</p> <p>As India builds indigenous capabilities like the Vikram processor and partners with global players, its emergence as a key aerospace player mirrors its success in industries like automotive.</p> <p>With policy reforms and robust infrastructure, the stage is set for India and the US to redefine space cooperation in the coming decade.</p> <p><strong><em>(KNN Bureau)</em></strong></p> 40583 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/new-space-policy-and-mtcr-reforms-boost-india-us-space-ties 2025-01-09 15:57:38 knnindia.co.in