Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Former ISRO Chief Talks Space Sector at Panjab University
Dr. S. Somanath, who used to be in charge of India's space program (ISRO), gave a talk at Panjab University.
He discussed how India's space sector is growing and how it's creating opportunities for businesses and new companies.
His talk focused on the changes brought by the 2023 Indian Space Policy, which allows more investment from other countries and supports private companies in space.
Dr. Somanath talked about the potential for businesses and entrepreneurs to be involved in space exploration and development.
Former ISRO chairman, Dr. S. Somanath, gave a lecture at Panjab University.
The lecture was part of the university's Colloquium Series.
The talk's title was 'Space Sector in India: Opportunities for Business and Startups'.
The lecture focused on the growth of the country’s space sector.
Somanath discussed the role of private enterprises and the future of space entrepreneurship.
- Who
- Former ISRO chairman Dr. S. Somanath
- What
- Lecture on the growth of India's space sector.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Panjab University
- Why
- To discuss the opportunities in the space sector
- Speaker
- Dr. S. Somanath
- Position
- Former ISRO chairman
- Current Role
- Vikram Sarabhai Distinguished Professor
- Event
- Panjab University’s Colloquium Series
- Lecture Title
- 'Space Sector in India: Opportunities for Business and Startups'
- Focus
- Growth of India’s space sector