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AP's ₹25K Cr Space City Takes Flight
15 Nov
Summary
- Andhra Pradesh is building a ₹25,000 crore space city.
- The initiative aims to attract private space-tech companies.
- Deals worth ₹1,800 crore were signed at a recent summit.
Andhra Pradesh is developing a ₹25,000 crore space city spanning Sri Sathya Sai and Tirupati districts. This initiative, located near the Sriharikota launch pad, aims to create a robust ecosystem for India's private space-tech sector and related MSMEs. At a recent CII Partnership Summit, the state finalized deals totaling approximately ₹1,800 crore, focusing on rocket engine manufacturing, testing, and R&D.
Key companies such as Astrobase Space Technologies, Bellatrix Aerospace, Agnikul Cosmos, and Hathor Rockets have committed to investments. Astrobase plans to expand its rocket-engine test facility significantly, while Bellatrix Aerospace will establish an advanced programs center. Agnikul Cosmos is set to create a facility for orbital data center units, and Hathor Rockets will develop a rocket engine manufacturing and testing hub.
The state's strategy emphasizes vertical and horizontal integration, bringing component suppliers into a unified ecosystem. Andhra Pradesh is also leveraging its speed, along with centers of excellence for testing and certification, to attract businesses. This push is further supported by its dedicated space policy, Andhra Pradesh Space Policy 4.0 (2025-30), and a ₹100 crore SpaceTech Fund.
