The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) participated in the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, from January 18-21, 2025. ISRO and IN-SPACe aim to bring industry leaders together to explore opportunities for leveraging advanced space technologies in the automotive sector.

A stall set up by ISRO at the venue showcases 43 cutting-edge technologies curated for potential applications in the mobility industry. These include camera and imaging sensors, temperature and pressure sensors, gyroscopes, accelerometers, noise suppression systems, specialised coatings, and insulation technologies. By adapting these innovations, the initiative aims to reduce the automotive sector’s reliance on imported technologies, fostering self-reliance and innovation under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

 

The importance of translating India’s space achievements into broader industrial applications was emphasised, encouraging the automotive industry to adopt space-grade technologies to enhance safety, performance, and sustainability. The emphasis was also to sustain this momentum through collaborative pilot projects that bridge the gap between research and industry adoption.

 

On January 20, 2025, IN-SPACe and ACMA hosted a dedicated session titled ‘ISRO Technologies for Automotive Sector’, where experts from ISRO centres, including the Space Applications Centre (Ahmedabad), Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (Thiruvananthapuram), ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU Trivandrum) and the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (Thiruvananthapuram) presented how these technologies can be customised for automotive applications. These discussions aim to initiate strategic dialogues and pilot projects within the industry for practical implementation.

 

Dr Rajeev Jyoti, Director- Technical Directorate, IN-SPACe said, "IN-SPACe will work closely with the automotive industry to facilitate the transfer of technologies developed by ISRO to be adopted by automotive manufacturers. By engaging with the automotive sector, the aim is to demonstrate the potential of ISRO’s technologies, which can be further modified and developed locally to meet the specific requirements of the automotive industry. One of the key objectives is to enhance self-reliance in India by developing and manufacturing advanced components like sensors domestically.”

 

The participation of ISRO and IN-SPACe at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 highlights the Government of India’s commitment to bringing in cross-sector innovation and enabling the Indian automotive sector to achieve technological advancements and greater self-reliance.