Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Andhra Pradesh to Develop Integrated Space Cities
Andhra Pradesh is building two big 'space cities' to help India's space program.
These cities in Lepakshi and Tirupati will have factories and facilities to make things for space.
The state wants to bring in a lot of money, about 250 billion rupees, to build this new space industry.
This plan fits with India's larger goal of becoming a big player in the space business.
The state is offering money and help to companies to set up there.
The cities will have special equipment and services, to make the creation and launch of satellites and spacecraft easier.
Andhra Pradesh is establishing two space cities in Lepakshi and Tirupati.
The state aims to attract Rs 25,000 crore in investments by 2035.
The plan supports India's goal to grow its space economy to $44 billion by 2033.
The state's Space Policy 4.0 offers incentives to attract domestic and international players.
Infrastructure development includes testing facilities and logistics corridors.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government and various domestic/international companies in the space sector.
- What
- Andhra Pradesh is establishing space cities and implementing Space Policy 4.0.
- When
- The state aims to have this completed by 2035.
- Where
- Lepakshi and Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To transform the state into a major manufacturing hub for the space sector and attract investments.
- Investment Goal
- Rs 25,000 crore by 2035
- Space City Locations
- Lepakshi and Tirupati
- Total Area
- Around 33,000 acres
- Policy Name
- Space Policy 4.0
- Lepakshi proximity to Bengaluru
- 100 kilometers
- Target Job Creation
- 5,000 direct, 30,000 indirect jobs by 2035