Dr. Pawan Goenka's Keynote at BSX 2026: Collaboration for Global Competitiveness

Dr. Pawan Goenka's address captures the essence of what NewSpace India represents today: Capacity, Capability, and Capital working in absolute synergy. Seeing 300+ exhibitors and 15,000+ delegates at BSX 2026 proves that Indian space tech is moving from promise to global scale. As ISRO continues to lead on complex frontiers like Gaganyaan and BAS, private industry and MSMEs have an unprecedented opportunity to anchor global supply chains. A fantastic vision for all of us across government, industry, and academia to rally behind!

A NEW GENERATION OF SPACE LEADERS IS RISING FROM THE MIDDLE EAST At AIM Congress Dubai 2026, we were proud to see Mr. Ryu Issey Itahashi, Founder & CEO of The Rocket Corporation, take the stage and present a bold vision for the future of space infrastructure. At an exceptionally young age, Ryu Issey Itahashi is emerging as one of the youngest space engineers and entrepreneurs pursuing an extraordinary ambition: building the second global heavy space-rocket spaceport in the Middle East. His vision goes far beyond launching rockets. It is about creating a new space economy ecosystem — heavy reusable launch vehicles, satellite infrastructure, advanced communications, space-based computing and AI, and a new generation of commercial opportunities connecting the Middle East with the global space industry. From the Gulf to Low Earth Orbit. From energy infrastructure to space infrastructure. From AI on Earth to AI in space. The Middle East has already demonstrated that it can build some of the world's most ambitious infrastructure projects. The next frontier is space. Ryu Issey Itahashi represents a new generation of innovators who are not waiting for the future to arrive — they are engineering it. The ambition is enormous. The challenges are enormous. But so is the opportunity. The next great infrastructure story of the Middle East may not be built on the ground — it may begin at the launchpad and extend into orbit. The future of space is being built today. Ryu Issey #TheRocketCorporation #RyuIsseyItahashi #AIMCongress2026 #Dubai #SpaceTech #SpaceEconomy #MiddleEast #UAE #RocketTechnology #ReusableRockets #SpaceInfrastructure #AI #DeepTech #Innovation #FutureOfSpace #Entrepreneurship

Bengaluru, here we come! ADU is on the ground for BSX 2026—and for the next three days, it’s all about SPACE. 🇮🇳🌌 India’s journey into space has been extraordinary. From landmark missions and indigenous technologies to the emergence of a vibrant private space ecosystem, the country has moved rapidly from being a major space-faring nation to becoming an increasingly important force in the global space economy. At the heart of this transformation stands ISRO, whose scientific excellence, determination and technological achievements have given India an enviable place in the global space community. And now the story is getting bigger. As the Government of India opens the sector to greater private participation, start-ups, established industry, academia, investors and international partners are increasingly becoming part of India’s space ambitions. Against this exciting backdrop, Bengaluru Space Expo 2026 (BSX 2026) brings the space ecosystem together in India’s technology capital. Organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the biennial international exhibition and conference has been bringing the space community together since 2008. 🇮🇳 And Aviation & Defence Universe (ADU) will be there. For the next three days, ADU will bring you stories straight from Bengaluru—the technologies, companies, conversations, collaborations and people shaping the next chapter of India’s space journey. Expect: 🚀 NewSpace and start-up stories 🛰️ Satellites, launch systems & emerging technologies 🤝 International partnerships and collaborations 🏭 Private-sector participation and manufacturing 🌍 Global space industry perspectives 🎙️ Exclusive interviews and conversations 🔭 And a closer look at where India’s space ambitions are headed next. This is not just about reaching space anymore. It is about building in India, innovating in India, partnering with the world—and creating a globally competitive Indian space ecosystem. 📍 Bengaluru Space Expo 2026 🎙️ ADU will be there for all three days. Watch this space. Quite literally! 🚀🌌 Follow Aviation & Defence Universe (ADU) for our coverage from Bengaluru. #BSX2026 #BengaluruSpaceExpo #ADU #AviationAndDefenceUniverse #ISRO #CII #IndianSpace #IndiaInSpace #NewSpaceIndia #SpaceTechnology #SpaceIndustry #SpaceEconomy #SpaceStartups #AtmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #Bengaluru #SpaceExploration #SatelliteTechnology #Aerospace

National Space Day | India’s Global Space Leadership 🚀 India’s journey in space is no longer only about reaching new frontiers, it is about creating possibilities on Earth and shaping leadership beyond it. From scientific exploration to a thriving space economy, from startups to strategic capabilities, India is building an ecosystem where innovation, enterprise and national ambition converge. The next frontier is clear: Explore deeper. Innovate faster. Collaborate globally. Lead responsibly. On #NationalSpaceDay, celebrating everyone transforming India’s cosmic ambition into global space leadership. 🇮🇳🚀 #NationalSpaceDay #IndiaInSpace #SpaceEconomy #SpaceInnovation #NewSpaceIndia #SpaceLeadership #ISRO

India’s space economy is moving beyond missions and launches, with a growing ecosystem across satellites, launch vehicles, propulsion systems and space technologies. With an estimated value of $8.4 billion and 399 startups operating across the sector, India’s space landscape is opening new avenues for commercial participation. The country has also launched 434 foreign satellites through ISRO, strengthening its position in the global space market. As space capabilities expand across manufacturing, technology and services, India is emerging as a destination for companies looking to build in the next phase of space growth. Explore investment opportunities in India: https://lnkd.in/fNAeM2p #nationalspaceday #InvestIndia #InvestInIndia #IndiaOpportunity #Space Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India | Department of Commerce | Ministry of External Affairs, India | Make In India | EoDB_India, GoI | Piyush Goyal | ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization | International Space Station**** (ISS) | Department of Space (DoS) | IN-SPACe | NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) | Skyroot Aerospace | Dr Somanath Sreedhara Panicker | Nivruti Rai

Bengaluru Space Expo 2026: India’s Aerospace & Space Ecosystem Is Moving to the Next Level, The recently concluded 9th Bengaluru Space Expo 2026, held from 7–9 September at BIEC, Bengaluru, once again demonstrated the growing strength of India’s space, aerospace and defence ecosystem. What stood out to me was not just the technology on display, but the depth of collaboration taking place across the ecosystem. From space manufacturing, AI and autonomous systems to ISR, secure communications, human spaceflight and deep-space exploration, the discussions reflected a clear transition: India is moving from participation to capability and from capability to global partnership. The international participation was particularly encouraging, with companies and delegations from countries including Australia, the United States, Japan, the UK and Europe exploring opportunities with India’s growing space and technology ecosystem. For Indian aerospace and advanced manufacturing companies, I believe the message is very clear: * Build world-class manufacturing capability * Invest in advanced materials and precision investment, casting And components * Strengthen quality and process maturity * Develop aerospace-grade supply chains * Collaborate with global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers * Move from cost competitiveness to technology competitiveness * Build capabilities that can support both Aerospace and Defence The future opportunity is enormous. The next phase of India’s aerospace journey will not be defined only by how many aircraft, satellites or systems we build but by how much critical technology and manufacturing capability we can build within India. “PRECISION CASTING: THE STRATEGIC CORE OF THE AEROSPACE SUPPLY CHAIN” From “Make in India” to “Build in India. Design in India. Innovate in India. Export to the World.” 🇮🇳

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠! Today, India is celebrating National Space Day, and under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, India’s Space Sector is finally getting the boost it deserves. From a $9 billion space economy and ~440 startups to record private investment of $618.5 million, 399 foreign satellites launched, 300+ international space cooperation agreements and 4 indigenous launch vehicles, India’s space journey is reaching new heights. The future is clearly being built in the skies. #NationalSpaceDay

India Wants a $44 Bn Space Economy by 2033, but IN-SPACe Chief Warns: Who Will Buy It All? India has an ambitious target to grow its space economy from roughly $8.4 billion to $44 billion by 2033. But IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka has raised a critical question: can demand grow as quickly as India's ability to build satellites, rockets and space services? Speaking at the Bengaluru Space Expo 2026, Goenka said India could build $44 billion worth of space-sector supply by 2033, but warned that manufacturing capacity alone will not create a successful industry. The real challenge is finding enough customers. Goenka said the government is increasingly recognising that India has not fully exploited the economic potential of space. He expects satellite data to create more tangible value by 2032-33 across industries, while international markets could become increasingly important for Indian companies. India already has market-access agreements with 61 countries, while the government's 2033 roadmap targets around $11 billion in space exports. Goenka also had a warning for India's growing space-startup ecosystem: don't rush growth at the expense of fundamental science. Meanwhile, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan says India may need 200–300 new satellites within six to seven years, creating a huge domestic opportunity that cannot be fulfilled by ISRO alone. India's space race is therefore entering a new phase: the challenge is no longer just proving that Indian companies can build space technology, but proving that enough customers will pay for it. #DWARFSPLANET #INSPACe #PawanGoenka #IndiaSpaceEconomy #SpaceIndustry #BengaluruSpaceExpo2026 #SpaceTech #ISRO #VNarayanan #SatelliteIndustry #SpaceEconomy2033 #IndianSpaceSector #SpaceExports #SpaceStartups Follow DwarfsPlanet for more trends and stories from startup world Repost and share this post with your connections and followers.

🇮🇳 India’s space journey is entering its next phase. Ahead of National Space Day 2026, Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization, shares a vision aligned with the theme: “Towards Viksit Bharat — Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership.” From building indigenous capabilities to expanding collaboration with global space agencies and nurturing the next generation of innovators, India’s space programme is increasingly becoming an engine of national development and technological ambition. 🚀 Innovate. Collaborate. Aspire. The next chapter of India’s space journey is not just about reaching farther into space — it is about building a stronger, more self-reliant and globally influential India on Earth. Watch Dr. V. Narayanan’s National Space Day 2026 message. Follow GovXBharat for more updates on India’s space, technology, governance and national development. #NationalSpaceDay2026 #NSpD2026 #ISRO #ViksitBharat #SpaceIndia

🚀 An insightful experience at Space Expo 2026, Bengaluru! 🇮🇳 Proud to have been part of the Accord Software & Systems team at Space Expo 2026, where I had the opportunity to engage with some of the key stakeholders shaping India’s rapidly evolving space ecosystem. As an FAE working in GNSS, Timing & Positioning, it was particularly valuable to discuss how high-precision, reliable GNSS navigation and timing are becoming increasingly critical across space and defence applications. From space-grade GNSS receivers and navigation solutions to precision timing, the conversations reinforced an important point: Accurate Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) is fundamental infrastructure for the next generation of space systems. The expo was also a great opportunity to: 🔹 Interact with senior leaders, government & defence officials and industry experts 🔹 Understand emerging requirements across India’s space ecosystem 🔹 Explore potential applications for Accord’s space-grade GNSS receivers and timing solutions 🔹 Exchange ideas with some of India’s exciting space startups and innovators, including Skyroot, Dhruva Space, Vyomik and many others 🔹 Witness the growing collaboration between established players, startups and the broader global space community And a definite highlight was getting the opportunity to listen to Sunita Williams and hear her perspective on space exploration and the future of the industry. 🌍🚀 For me, the most rewarding part was not just showcasing technology, but understanding real-world challenges and connecting GNSS/PNT technology with the evolving needs of the space industry. India’s space ecosystem is moving incredibly fast — and being part of that journey from the GNSS & precision timing perspective is genuinely exciting. Looking forward to more conversations, collaborations and opportunities to contribute to India’s space and defence technology ecosystem. 🇮🇳 #SpaceExpo2026 #GNSS #PNT #Timing #Positioning #Navigation #SpaceTechnology #Aerospace #DefenceTechnology #IndianSpaceIndustry #ISRO #NavIC #GNSSReceiver #PrecisionTiming #Accord #SpaceTech #FAE #MakeInIndia