ISRO has got structured technology transfer mechanism: Govt

Government has said that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has got a structured technology transfer mechanism to transfer the identified technologies developed by it for spin-off and other commercial applications on non-exclusive basis. 

In a written reply to Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that so far around 363 technologies have been transferred to more than 235 industries. Some of the popular technologies are Li-ion, Distress transmitter, sensor, special materials and



coatings.

 

The Minister said, the Government has created a National Level Autonomous Nodal Agency namely the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe)  as the enabling mechanism for private players to carry out Space Activities. Till now, the Department of Space has been approached by 26 Indian private industries seeking support for their space activities.

 

Dr Singh said that the first manned mission of Gaganyaan is planned after two unmanned flights, and the first unmanned flight is scheduled by December 2021.