Antrix Corporation Limited Indian Space Research Organisation

9 July 2021

International Space Conference and Exhibition on , Space and its applications “Building New Space in ” 13 September – 4 October 2021 I Over Digital platform

Global Space economy which is valued at US$385 Billion in 2020 is expected to grow to US$428 Billion by 2028, as per the findings by renowned consulting firm “EuroConsult”. This growth is enabled by growing demand for space-based services, lowering of costs, miniaturisation and access to technology, liberal funding and enabling regulations around the world.

India, currently with share of 2% in global space business, holds great promise as a destination for increased Space commerce and also as a manufacturing hub. India’s advances in space programmes and simplicity in operations driven by ISRO have been highly appreciated the world over.

The formation of new regulatory body- Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN- SPACe) by the Government last year to promote Hon’ble PM ‘self-reliant India’ mission, is yet another endeavor to accelerate the advancements in space activities, and spur the growth of Indian private companies, improve space industry revenues and India's share in the global space market.

Taking the vision of the government of enhancing Indian private sector participation, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in association with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Limited (ANTRIX) and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) is organising the 2nd edition of International Space Conference and Exhibition scheduled from 13 - 15 September 2021 over Virtual platform.

Keeping above in view, the exhibition and conference with focused theme- ‘Building NewSpace in India’ will be an important step towards facilitating and strengthening Indian industry who wish to venture into various space products and services. The International conference would comprise of digital interactions and virtual exhibition and serve as an ideal platform for Indian industry and entrepreneurs to build technology as well as B2B partnerships to cater not only to Indian demand but also to access global market. It will also highlight the initiatives taken by Indian government and Space agency to encourage & engage Indian Industry in space sector and showcasing opportunities for Indian industry. We, hereby, invite your participation and presence in International Space Conference and Virtual exhibition on Satellites, Space and its applications.

We look forward to your esteemed participation for the digital event. With best regards,

Dr. K Sivan Mr. G Narayanan Rakesh Sasibhushan Chandrajit Banerjee Chairman, ISRO/ CMD CMD Director General Secretary, DoS NewSpace India Ltd Antrix Corporation Ltd. CII