Tamil Nadu and ISRO’s IN‑SPACe team up on Thoothukudi space testing facility

The government of Tamil Nadu has entered a partnership with ISRO’s IN‑SPACe program. The collaboration aims to establish a space testing facility in Thoothukudi. The site will support testing of launch vehicles and related technologies. Officials say the facility will boost the state’s aerospace capabilities. The project aligns with India’s broader push for commercial space development. IN‑SPACe will provide technical expertise and infrastructure support. The facility is expected to attract private and public sector participants. Construction plans are slated to begin later this year.