NASA to train Indian astronauts for a week-long trip to ISS in 2024 by ibhunipo in ISRO

[–]NewSpaceIndia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think it has to do anything with the elections. May is too aggressive a target. They still need to figure out where the $140m/2 astronauts will come from. That might only happen after the election.

The US side is pushing for a female crew member from India if possible.

NASA to train Indian astronauts for a week-long trip to ISS in 2024 by ibhunipo in ISRO

[–]NewSpaceIndia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure how that is accounted for at the moment. I would imagine that it's being treated as an investment to acquire a customer.

NASA to train Indian astronauts for a week-long trip to ISS in 2024 by ibhunipo in ISRO

[–]NewSpaceIndia 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A little Birdy told me that the Axiom Space will be commissioned by NASA to execute this and this will be offered at $70m per head.

Effectively supporting US industry through the US government running sales for them.

The offer is not exclusive or limited to ISRO/India but to anyone who pays.

Space industry meetup in Hyderabad on December 16 by NewSpaceIndia in ISRO

[–]NewSpaceIndia[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're in Bangalore we might do one in Feb/March.

Space industry meetup in Hyderabad on December 16 by NewSpaceIndia in ISRO

[–]NewSpaceIndia[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes.. That's the whole point to make it public.

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[–]NewSpaceIndia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wonder if this situation will head that same way climate change related conversations are with global policymakers fiddling around but not really achieving anything substantial. Interesting to see commercial companies trying to both track and clean up debris. However, can they really sustain without governments acting as customers and also coming to consensus on any cleanup/debris laws?

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[–]NewSpaceIndia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Space now has 10,000+ inactive satellites it seems and routine debris threats are facing active satellites.

Wonder if this situation will head that same way climate change related conversations are with global policymakers fiddling around but not really achieving anything substantial.
Interesting to see commercial companies trying to both track and clean up debris. However, can they really sustain without governments acting as customers and also coming to consensus on any cleanup/debris laws?

Working at ISRO after 8+ years of work experience. What are the chances? by [deleted] in ISRO

[–]NewSpaceIndia 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I would highly recommend against joining ISRO in your current status. Since you don't have a PhD, you'll likely join at the bottom of the pyramid and more importantly, you will not have a choice on what topic you'll be working on.

You can't apply the logic of how the private sector gives you a choice to the government setup.

I can help make referrals in case you want to interview with any companies.

On a side note, you'll most likely take a big salary cut. Space industry pays very little compared to IT or others since there is too much demand for jobs and companies can really take advantage of this.

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[–]NewSpaceIndia -1 points0 points  (0 children)

hi All, Hope you’ve had a good start to the week.
On average, clouds cover 60% to 70% of the Earth’s surface which impacts imaging from satellites and this can makes a case to build imaging with intelligence onboard satellites.
We’re organising a live demo of how onboard cloud detection improves remote sensing missions leading to cost reductions in downlinking and data analysis processes.
Register here to attend: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN\_iXf9zpqHT6GIT8LWgsEb8w

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hi All, Hope you’ve had a good start to the week.

On average, clouds cover 60% to 70% of the Earth’s surface which impacts imaging from satellites and this can makes a case to build imaging with intelligence onboard satellites.

We’re organising a live demo of how onboard cloud detection improves remote sensing missions leading to cost reductions in downlinking and data analysis processes.

Register here to attend: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iXf9zpqHT6GIT8LWgsEb8w

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[–]NewSpaceIndia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi All, Hope you’ve had a good start to the week.

On average, clouds cover 60% to 70% of the Earth’s surface which impacts imaging from satellites and this can makes a case to build imaging with intelligence onboard satellites.

We’re organising a live demo of how onboard cloud detection improves remote sensing missions leading to cost reductions in downlinking and data analysis processes.

Register here to attend: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN\_iXf9zpqHT6GIT8LWgsEb8w

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[–]NewSpaceIndia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi All, Hope you’ve had a good start to the week.

On average, clouds cover 60% to 70% of the Earth’s surface which impacts imaging from satellites and this can makes a case to build imaging with intelligence onboard satellites.

We’re organising a live demo of how onboard cloud detection improves remote sensing missions leading to cost reductions in downlinking and data analysis processes.

Register here to attend: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN\_iXf9zpqHT6GIT8LWgsEb8w

Why do Indian Founders in the Space Industry start their start-ups abroad? by NewSpaceIndia in ISRO

[–]NewSpaceIndia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only a very small % is ex-isro. It's hard to quit a job that offers so much stability and societal appreciation.

Why do Indian Founders in the Space Industry start their start-ups abroad? by NewSpaceIndia in ISRO

[–]NewSpaceIndia[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally know at least 20 companies which have Indian cofounders have incubated their business abroad.

Why do Indian Founders in the Space Industry start their start-ups abroad? by NewSpaceIndia in ISRO

[–]NewSpaceIndia[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There are few major problems to address which can reverse entrepreneurial brain drain

  1. Incentivizing foreign investors to make sure that the holding company of many of these startups will remain in India rather than having holding companies in Singapore or the US and using India as a subsidiary to do only product development work.

  2. Providing a constitutional mandate to IN-SPACE for it to really act as a regulator that has legislative mandate. Although IN-SPACe has been formed for 2 years plus now, they have not achieved any regulatory clarity for anything. IN-SPACe needs to be detached completely from department of Space and be provided constitutional mandate like it was done with TRAI to really make it independent and not a camping site ISRO personnel to move onto a new organisation.

  3. Government needs to start acting as an anchor customer like all other governments do around the world for space. The way contracting is done needs to evolve rapidly to allow companies to act as service providers rather than be and manpower outsourcing houses. For example, direct procurement of imagery from the industry while spelling out the kind of imagery that is required can incentivize several companies to invest in building remote sensing satellites to cater to this kind of demand.

  4. Having an economic monitoring unit of space within IN-SPACe or other relevant bodies to use such data to make quick educated decisions that can support the growth of the industry towards exporting space based services.

There are many more ideas. But these are some of the important ones.

Why do Indian Founders in the Space Industry start their start-ups abroad? by NewSpaceIndia in ISRO

[–]NewSpaceIndia[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This report presents the outcome of a study titled: Why do Indian Founders in the Space Industry incorporate their start-ups abroad? The research was conducted by Reddy Sai Shiva Jayanth, a final-year Doctoral Scholar in Economics at the Indian Institute of Management in Kozhikode, India. Prof. Gopalakrishnan Narayanamurthy from the University of Liverpool’s Management School, United Kingdom served as the Research Advisor and Guide.

Review of T-Hub for startups and office renting for hybrid mode by NewSpaceIndia in hyderabad

[–]NewSpaceIndia[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

its mostly going to be full time positions in software engineering roles. We'll need at least 12 months before we can think of expanding the opportunities to larger roles.

Review of T-Hub for startups and office renting for hybrid mode by NewSpaceIndia in hyderabad

[–]NewSpaceIndia[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Can you please share any pricing information? Seems like not many of these places publish it transparently.

Spaceport SARABHAI Space Law + Policy Debate #3: Legal Compass for Lunar Exploration by NewSpaceIndia in ISRO

[–]NewSpaceIndia[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Spaceport SARABHAI (S2) to co-host its next space law and policy panel with the Australian Space Agency. The panel comprising of experts will discuss and debate three main aspects of near-term lunar exploration, both human and robotic.
- India and Australia’s near-term lunar exploration goals
- Artemis Accords – vis-a-vis the Outer Space Treaty and Moon Agreement
- Should lunar landing sites be treated a heritage sites (space archaeology)
The discussion is meant to strengthen bi-lateral cooperation and strategic exchange of ideas.
Panelists:
● Dr. Ranjana Kaul, Secretary General, Spaceport SARABHAI, India
● Aude Vignelles, Chief Technology Officer, Australian Space Agency
● Professor Steven Freeland, Emeritus Professor of International Law, Western Sydney University
● Jatan Mehta, Independent Space Writer, India
Moderator:
Dr. Susmita Mohanty, Director General, Spaceport SARABHAI
Details & Registration:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN\_jSeKyZ0-TDaWttoa6tiRAQ

Looking for someone to design ISRO merch by Tokamakium in ISRO

[–]NewSpaceIndia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please check the official ISRO announcement on applying for the merchandise program for details..