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It was a delight to be a part of this panel on Space Traffic Management organised by the National Space Policy Secretariat here in Tokyo, Japan. We had the occasion to deliberate on the need for and the criticality of rules of the road, the best approaches towards regulatory interventions and the need for greater transparency and understanding on practices. My thoughts highlighted the responsible and proactive Indian approach to Space Traffic Management, thanks to the thought leadership of IN-SPACe in current regulations. I also spoke about the need for an equitable approach to international rule making to ensure that new and upcoming space faring nations are not adversely impacted by international regulations that are the product of asymmetry in negotiating power. That aside, the event was a shining example of how a conference should be organised. Not only did the event start and end on time like clock work, the event was focused and did not get distracted with the ceremonial rituals such as speaker introductions and vote of thanks for each panel. The name tags provided to us as speakers were promptly collected back ensuring that there is no wastage. This ensured optimal time for conversations and yielded a marvellous exchange of thoughts. Link to all the panels is here https://lnkd.in/gKNgPwRT . Do listen to the other panels, particularly panel 1 on space security, which was very interesting.

On the occasion of National Science Day 2025 celebrations, I had the honour to talk about our work on Space Robotics and India-Japan collaboration in space at the Embassy of India in Japan, Tokyo, in the august presence of H.E Ambassador of India in Japan, President of JAXA, H.E Minister of MEXT, H.E Minister of Economy & Space Policy of Japan, and distinguished scientists and researchers from all of Japan. The event was virtually addressed by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Honourable MoS Science and Technology, Department of Space, India. I highlighted the innovative robotic technologies for space missions and the growing synergy between India and Japan in this domain. Also had the chance to interact with high school students who were presenting their outstanding science projects, and catching up with amazing friends! Thank you for this opportunity, a truly humbling and inspiring experience! ???????? I hope to continue empowering the Indian youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for Viksit Bharat, through my research and outreach ?? #space #robotics #india #japan #nationalscienceday

I was so honored to record this podcast as part of Spaceport SARABHAI's #TheExplainerSeries - hope it helps "explain" a few things! Gratitude to Deepika Jeyakodi for inviting me. #satellites #ITU #spacelaw #spacepolicy #sustainablespace. YouTube link:?https://lnkd.in/e4s2n8ps

???New Episode Alert ?? Spaceport SARABHAI's The Explainer Series - Episode 004 #Satellite Spectrum with Ruth Pritchard-Kelly As space gets more and more satellites, managing the limited spectrum they use has become a global balancing act. ??? In this episode, Ruth Pritchard-Kelly — a true star in the field with over 30 years of experience - helps us break down the big questions surrounding spectrum management and what it means for the future of space and global communication. If you are curious about the recent debate over India’s #spectrum allocation policies, or just trying to make sense of it all, this episode will be a good starting point! ???Episode Highlights: - How the?International Telecommunication Union (ITU)?shapes global satellite spectrum regulations. - The challenges of?integrating ‘mega’- constellations?into existing frameworks and some innovative solutions on the table. - Ways to improve?spectrum licensing?so that new and smaller players can enter the industry. - The impact of satellites on?radio astronomy and scientific observations, plus how debris management plays a role. - Balancing?5G, IoT, and space policy?to meet both terrestrial and extraterrestrial demands. - Why?GTO slots?are country-assigned while?LEO slots?aren’t—and how we can ensure fair access to low-Earth orbit. ???Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/dYvzyHqV _____________________________ Go to our playlist to learn about? #MILAMOS?with?Bayar Goswami?and? #ArtemisAccords with?Dr. Cassandra Steer #China in #Space with Prof. Yun Zhao

The contemporary space industry, often celebrated through the lens of ambitious projections by consulting firms and financial institutions, demands a grounded evaluation that prioritizes realism and sustainability. Our 5th Space Law and Policy Dialogue dissected the current status of the space economy, providing a critical analysis that eschews inflated forecasts in favor of tangible data and pragmatic insights. Moderator Narayan Prasad, Director, Operations, Spaceport SARABHAI Panelists ?Carissa Bryce Christensen, Founder and CEO- BryceTech ? Filip Kocian ???, Investor - Expansion Ventures ? Pierre Lionnet Director Research - ASD Eurospace https://lnkd.in/d9p7zpvx

I was part of a panel at the Bengaluru Space Expo on the role of policy in the shaping of the Indian space sector. Two questions that were addressed to me which seemed interesting were a) metrics to determine the efficacy of policy and b) whether the new policy regime governing space activities in India will increase indian participation in global space programs and space economy. Hans Morganthau argued that knowledge had to be determined from the point of view of spatial and temporal context. Similarly metrics to determine the efficacy of recent policy reforms ultimately cannot remain static and must evolve as per time. Currently, we have seen a great number space startups which is not a bad metric to determine efficacy of the new space policies. But hard questions will come our way- how much domestic IP was created, how much dependence on foreign technology was reduced, how much technology transfer was created and how many contracts, from government and other sources did space startups win and successfully execute. The sooner we start asking the tougher questions, the easier it will be to calibrate our policies and initiate necessary channels of reform. On the subject of global participation, bilaterally and at a government level, the Artemis Accords may represent some improved relationships with the western bloc which in turn may translate to less restrictive access to technology and opportunities for India's aspirations in space. But on the commercial front, what opportunities come to our space tech startups globally, is ultimately dependent on the fundamental premise of international trade and investment law- reciprocity. If we open our doors to foreign companies and foreign investors, foreign markets open doors to our companies. On this front, India's decision to terminate Bilateral Investment Treaties and poor track record with BIT arbitrations raise questions of how easily our companies can access foreign technology, create IP domestically and sell to foreign markets. Striking a right balance on this front is not easy, but there is some scope for introspection and accountability.

2 days to go for our upcoming international dialogue on "Realistic Perspectives and Sustainable Growth in the Space Economy" Date: 10th September 2024 Time: 19:00 - 20:00 IST (15:30 CEST) Duration: 1 hour, including Q/A Format: Moderated Panel Discussion (virtual) Register NOW! https://lnkd.in/gfp3nf6j Moderator Narayan Prasad, Director, Operations, Spaceport SARABHAI Panelists Carissa Bryce Christensen, Founder and CEO- BryceTech Filip Kocian ???, Investor - Expansion Ventures Pierre Lionnet, Director Research - ASD-Eurospace Our panelists will commence with a comprehensive overview of the space economy's actual standing, scrutinizing key sectors such as satellite services, space tourism, launch services, and space mining. They will present data-driven evaluations that contrast popular speculative narratives, emphasizing actual market performance, growth rates, and investment patterns. This segment aims to provide a clear-eyed understanding of where the space industry truly stands today, delineating the gap between expectation and reality.

Presenting the Event Managers for our upcoming Product Innovation Ideathon! ?? Shreya Santra, Ph.D is an Assistant Professor at Tohuku University. She has a doctoral degree in Space Robotics and has also co-founded Spaceport SARABHAI, India's first space policy thinktank ?? Maximilien Berthet is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the University of Tokyo, Japan. He is also actively involved in research on space capacity building and the history of space development, focusing on Southeast Asia. ?? Join our Product Innovation #Ideathon 'Orbit to Earth: Space Agriculture x Robotics' organized by Cosmic Sandbox and learn from experts in the field of Space AgriTech and Robotics! ???? Haven't registered for our Ideathon? Click the link below to register?? https://lnkd.in/g3Bug2WT Outreach Partners : MEXT Scholars Association and Space Generation Advisory Council Credits Graphics : Ajraini Nazli Content : Namishka Mendonca (a.k.a Captain Nemo) and Fazira Huwaidaa Sindhu P. Quentin Verspieren Maximilien Berthet Runggu Prilia Ardes Aleena Joseph Chawalwat Martkamjan Deepika Jeyakodi Yui Nakama Nishya A Sathiyagayathiri Subramanian Madhumitha Saravanan Thejas K V Lokesh Kumar G Chilla Naga Sai Sumana Dhanisha Sateesh Prathmesh Barapatre Gracio Joyal Lobo Ajraini Nazli Fazira Huwaidaa Namishka Mendonca (a.k.a Captain Nemo) #spaceagriculture #innovation #spaceexploration #futureofspace

Happy National Space Day, India! ???? ???? Today we celebrate India's remarkable achievements in space exploration and technology. ?? To mark the day, the Netherlands Innovation Network India arranged an expert session with Dr. Susmita Mohanty, Founder and Director General for Spaceport SARABHAI, for the Dutch network in India. The session was very engaging and insightful on importance of lunar exploration at the global arena. During her session, Dr. Mohanty highlighted the need for space exploration and why the moon is important, the technologies involved in lunar exploration, the geopolitics of it and how the international cooperation will enable the sector!? ? #Didyouknow the Netherlands and India are working closely in the space sector? ???? From institutional partnerships between ITC Twente and Indian Institute of Remote Sensing to TU Delft and Indian Institute of Science and several other commercial partnerships, the Indo-Dutch space partnerships are stronger than ever. ?????? ???? #Partnersinprogress ? #NationalSpaceDay #India #Netherlands #SpaceExploration #InternationalCooperation

Spaceport SARABHAI is organising an exciting panel that will discuss * Current Status of the Space Industry: A Realistic Assessment * Building a Sustainable Space Economy * Government as a Customer: Strategic Roles and Responsibilities * Incentivizing Industry without Encouraging Dependency Join me, Pierre Lionnet, Filip Kocian ??? and Carissa Bryce Christensen for this exciting panel on September 10th at 3:30 PM CET. Sign up here - https://lnkd.in/g2w4mZAq