New Delhi: India has launched the Indian Space Industry E-Catalogue, the country’s first digital repository of space-sector capabilities, during the ongoing India Space Congress (ISC) 2026 in New Delhi. The new platform aims to bring India’s growing space ecosystem onto a single trusted platform, making it easier for companies, investors, startups, and government agencies to discover capabilities and collaborate.
The launch marks another important step in strengthening India’s private space sector, which has been expanding rapidly following recent space reforms and increased industry participation.
What Is the Indian Space Industry E-Catalogue?
The Indian Space Industry E-Catalogue is a comprehensive digital database that brings together verified information about companies working in India’s space and defense sectors. According to officials, the platform currently includes:
- More than 200 verified space and defence companies
- Nearly 20 industry domains
- More than 120 specialized sub-domains
- A centralized system for capability discovery and business networking
The objective is to help organizations quickly identify potential partners, suppliers, technology providers, and service companies within India’s space ecosystem.
Who Developed the Indian Space Industry E-Catalogue
The digital repository was developed by the Satcom Industry Association (SIA)-India, a non-profit organization that represents stakeholders in India’s space and satellite communications industry.
SIA-India said the platform is designed to create a trusted environment where companies can showcase their expertise and connect with new business opportunities.
Why Is the Indian Space Industry E-Catalogue Important?
India’s space industry is growing quickly, with increasing participation from startups, private companies, research institutions, and global investors. However, finding the right technology partners or suppliers has often been challenging because information is spread across different sources. The new repository addresses this issue by offering:
- A single searchable platform
- Verified company information
- Easier business collaboration
- Faster capability discovery
- Improved visibility for startups and SMEs
- Better opportunities for domestic and international partnerships
What is the Importance of Indian Space Industry E-Catalogue
For Startups
- Better visibility among investors
- Easier access to customers and partners
- Improved market reach
For Large Companies
- Faster supplier identification
- Streamlined collaboration
- Access to specialized technologies
For Government and Agencies
- Improved industry mapping
- Better policy planning
- Easier identification of national capabilities
For Investors
- Greater transparency
- Quick access to verified industry data
- Better understanding of India’s space value chain
Strategic Reports Also Released at ISC 2026
Alongside the launch of the digital repository, SIA-India released two strategic reports focused on future opportunities in the global space economy.
1. On-Orbit Servicing and Refuelling Ecosystem
The first report explores how India can build capabilities for:
- Satellite servicing in space
- Refueling spacecraft
- Space-based manufacturing
- Satellite assembly technologies
The report was developed with Indian space technology company OrbitAID.
2. Space-Based Compute Infrastructure
The second report examines the future potential of:
- Orbital data centers
- Space computing infrastructure
- Artificial intelligence applications in space
- Sovereign computing capabilities
The study was prepared in collaboration with Indian space technology company TakeMe2Space.
India Space Congress 2026 Highlights
The India Space Congress (ISC) 2026 is one of India’s largest space industry events. The conference has brought together:
- Policymakers
- Space agencies
- Industry leaders
- Investors
- Researchers
- Startups
- International delegates from around the world
The event is focused on expanding collaboration and accelerating growth in the global space economy.
What This Means for India’s Space Future
India is positioning itself as a major global space hub. Initiatives such as the Indian Space Industry E-Catalogue can help connect companies, investors, and government agencies more efficiently.
By creating a centralized database of verified capabilities, India aims to strengthen innovation, improve industry collaboration, and support the next phase of growth in its rapidly expanding space sector.
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