The India International Space Conclave (IISC 2025), the premier flagship event of ISpA co-hosted with ISRO and IN-SPACe, delivered an electrifying start, firmly establishing India’s ambition to take a larger, more collaborative, and decisive role in shaping the global space economy.

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Day 1 Highlights: Enabling the Space Ecosystem – Services & Opportunities

Day 1 (18th November) roared to life, exploring the emerging opportunities in the New Space economy with leaders from India, Japan, Italy, US, Australia, France and the wider global space community. A stimulating fireside chat on economic drivers and funding models set a dynamic tone, supported by industry showcases and an expert talk on achieving startup-led self-reliance.

Inaugural Session: Vision, Partnerships & New Milestones

The Inaugural Ceremony was a convergence of distinguished personalities, including:

• Dr. Jitendra Singh Hon'ble Minister of State (IC) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences; Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office; Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space

• Dr. Pawan Goenka (Chairman, IN-SPACe)

• H.E. Antonio Bartoli (Ambassador of Italy to India)

• Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari (Retd)

• Mr. Takashi Ariyoshi (Minister & Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan)

• Gp Capt Shubhanshu Shukla (ISRO Astronaut)

• Mr. ATR Ramchandani (Chairman, ISpA)

• Lt Gen Anil Kumar Bhatt (Retd) (DG, ISpA)

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Key Achievements & Announcements:

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• Felicitation of ISRO Astronaut: Gp Capt Shubhanshu Shukla was honoured and shared a truly moving reflection that resonated deeply with the national sentiment.

• Pivotal Indo-Japan Space Partnership: High-level discussions with the Japanese delegation led by the Honorable Dr Saku Tsuneta, Vice Chair, Committee on National Space Policy, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan confirmed that future joint missions, especially in lunar exploration, are the next significant chapter in ISRO - JAXA collaboration.

• Strategic MoU: ISpA signed an MoU with Novaspace, a key industrial highlight aimed at strengthening the ecosystem and market intelligence exchange.

• Viasat India Project Launch.​

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Major Publication Releases:

• Valuation & Fundraising in Aerospace Startups: TRL vs MRL

• Indian DefSpace Symposium 2025 – Technical Report

• Industry Awards Ceremony celebrating innovation and excellence in space sector

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Leader's Dialogue: A special fireside dialogue with Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman IN-SPACe, Mr P J Nath, Managing Director & CEO, Nelco Ltd, Mr Sanjay Nekkanti , CEO & Founder, Dhruva Space offered invaluable insights into enabling pathways for India’s private space industry.​

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Session Spotlights – Deep Dive into the Future

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1. India–Japan Space Partnership​

A high-profile exchange featuring Japan’s Cabinet Office, JAXA, iSpace, Digantara, and Augsenselab explored deeper collaboration in lunar missions, SSA (Space Situational Awareness), and future joint ventures. The session was graced by the presence of:

• Dr Saku Tsuneta, Vice Chair, Committee on National Space Policy, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan​

• Dr D Gowrisankar, Director, Office International & Interagency Cooperation (OIIC), ISRO

• Mr Shinichi Higuchi, Director (International Affairs), National Space Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan

• Mr Tomohiro Oya, Engineer, Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) Project, Human Spaceflight Technology Directorate, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

• Mr Masayuki Urata, Senior Manager, Business Development Division, iSpace

• Mr Kannan Kesavapillai , Chief Executive Officer, Augsenselab Pvt. Ltd.

• Mr Zayed Mohammad, Digantara

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2. Geospatial Data Applications​

Leaders from ISRO, Esri India, GalaxEye, SatSure, Vantor, and academia discussed the transformative impact of Earth Observation (EO) data on agriculture, governance, and disaster management.

Release: The ISpA–SatSure Joint Paper on AgriStack Solutions was formally launched. The session was graced by the presence of:

• Mr Sanjay Kumar, Founder & CEO, Geospatial World

• Dr Rajasekhar M, Scientist SG, Chief Meteorologist, ISRO

• Mr Agendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

• Dr Deb Jyoti Pal, Senior Vice President, GalaxEye

• Mr Pranjal Prateek, Chief of Staff to the CEO & Director of Business Solutions, Satsure

• Lt Col Rakesh Verma (Retd), Sr Manager, Sales & BD (D&I), Vantor

• Dr Y Nithiyanandam, Professor & Head, Geospatial Programme, Takshashila

3. SatCom Spectrum & LEO Internet Challenges​

Experts from Hughes, Viasat, OneWeb, Nelco, DoT, and Astrome addressed critical topics like regulatory barriers, spectrum allocation, and the thrilling future of LEO broadband in India. The session was graced by the presence of:

• Dr Prafulla Kumar Jain, Director, PMAD, IN-SPACe

• Mr Shivaji Chatterjee, CEO & Managing Director, Hughes Communications

• Mr P J Nath, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Nelco Ltd.

• Mr Arun Agarwal, DDG(Satellite), Department of Telecommunications

• Mr Gautam Sharma, Managing Director, Viasat India

• Col Kunwar Varun Singh Tanwar, VSM (Retd), Head – Business Development (Defence), Astrome Technologies Pvt Ltd

• Ms Neha Idnani, Regional VP - APAC, Eutelsat OneWeb (Hybrid)

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​Expert Industry Talks

• Industry Presentation By - Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

• Industry Presentation By- Vantor

• ​Expert Talk by Mr Ravi Jain, Investment Director at TDK Ventures

Conclusion of Day 1

The day successfully fostered new relationships and opportunities, wrapping up with vibrant B2B meetings, exhibition tours, and networking engagements .