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Andhra Pradesh launches ₹25,000 crore space hub project near Sriharikota
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 10:02 PM
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The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a ₹25,000 crore space hub near Sriharikota, marking a major step in the state's space development plans.
The state government of Andhra Pradesh has sanctioned a massive ₹25,000 crore investment to build a dedicated space hub close to the existing Sriharikota launch complex. The initiative is positioned as a cornerstone of the state's ambition to become a significant player in India's space sector.
Officials said the hub will consolidate various space‑related activities, including satellite integration, testing and ancillary services, under one campus. By clustering these functions, the government hopes to attract private aerospace firms and create a self‑sustaining ecosystem.
The project is expected to generate substantial employment opportunities and stimulate ancillary industries in the region. While detailed timelines have not been disclosed, the announcement signals a clear intent to accelerate infrastructure development around Sriharikota.
State leaders emphasized that the hub will complement the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) existing facilities, leveraging the strategic location and existing launch infrastructure.
The ₹25,000 crore outlay makes the hub one of the largest single‑investment space projects in the country, underscoring Andhra Pradesh's resolve to expand its role in the national space agenda.
Officials said the hub will consolidate various space‑related activities, including satellite integration, testing and ancillary services, under one campus. By clustering these functions, the government hopes to attract private aerospace firms and create a self‑sustaining ecosystem.
The project is expected to generate substantial employment opportunities and stimulate ancillary industries in the region. While detailed timelines have not been disclosed, the announcement signals a clear intent to accelerate infrastructure development around Sriharikota.
State leaders emphasized that the hub will complement the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) existing facilities, leveraging the strategic location and existing launch infrastructure.
The ₹25,000 crore outlay makes the hub one of the largest single‑investment space projects in the country, underscoring Andhra Pradesh's resolve to expand its role in the national space agenda.