Karnataka, SIA to set up Rs 10 crore space tech centre of excellence

Karnataka has approved a Centre of Excellence in space technology with initial funding of Rs 10 crore over five years, in collaboration with SIA-India. Located in Bengaluru, the centre aims to boost space R&D, entrepreneurship, and skilling, aligning with Karnataka’s goal to capture 50% of India’s space economy by 2033. The initiative will support lunar, human spaceflight, and solar missions.