Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Revanth Reddy Says Telangana Is Emerging as Space Tech Hub
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said his state is becoming a center for space technology.
He said encouraging startups can help create new space-related ideas and businesses.
He praised the scientists and engineers who have helped India succeed in space.
He especially mentioned Chandrayaan-3’s landing near the Moon’s South Pole.
Reddy encouraged young people to dream big and work hard on new inventions.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also praised India’s space scientists.
He mentioned missions such as Aditya-L1 and the SpaDeX docking demonstrations.
Kalyan said India’s space sector is opening more opportunities for private companies, researchers and young innovators.
He also referred to future projects such as Gaganyaan and the Bharatiya Antariksh Station.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said startup support is helping the state emerge as a space technology hub.
Reddy praised scientists, engineers, technical experts and staff for advancing India’s space achievements.
He highlighted Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing near the lunar South Pole as evidence of India’s scientific and technological capabilities.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan praised ISRO achievements including Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1 and SpaDeX.
Kalyan said reforms, private-sector participation and institutions such as IN-SPACe are strengthening India’s space ecosystem, while Gaganyaan and the Bharatiya Antariksh Station progress.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, along with India’s scientists, engineers and space-sector personnel.
- What
- The leaders issued National Space Day greetings and discussed India’s space achievements, startup opportunities and future missions.
- When
- Sunday, on the occasion of National Space Day.
- Where
- The statements concerned Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and India’s wider space sector.
- Why
- To celebrate India’s space achievements and encourage innovation, startups, private-sector participation and future space missions.
- Telangana’s space sector
- Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said startup encouragement is helping Telangana emerge as a space technology hub.
- Highlighted mission
- Chandrayaan-3 was praised for demonstrating India’s scientific and technological capabilities by reaching the lunar South Pole region.
- Other achievements cited
- Pawan Kalyan mentioned Aditya-L1’s exploration of the Sun and SpaDeX docking demonstrations.
- Private participation
- Kalyan said reforms, greater private-sector participation and IN-SPACe are strengthening the space ecosystem.
- Future human flight
- Gaganyaan is moving toward India’s first human spaceflight, according to Kalyan.
- Long-term project
- Kalyan said the Bharatiya Antariksh Station is taking shape as part of Space Vision 2047.