Start-ups and private companies will conduct 24 experiments in space, a new initiative by ISRO's unit In-Space

India's space authority 'In-Space' has launched a new initiative, under which start-ups and private companies will get a chance to experiment in space. In fact, after launching two satellites on Monday, the PSLV rocket will remain in orbit. Its fourth stage will be used for these experiments. During this, a total of 24 experiments will be conducted, out of which 14 experiments will be conducted by ISRO and 10 experiments by non-governmental organizations.

This initiative includes testing seed germination in space (seeds that grow in summer), the experiment of catching debris in space with a robotic hand, and testing of a climate propulsion system (fuel that does not harm the climate). These experiments will be done in the PSLV Orbital Experiment Module (POEM).

In-Space will provide the necessary technical support and testing facilities to start-ups and private companies for these experiments. The start-ups will get all the necessary equipment and assistance in their projects at the In-Space Technical Center in Ahmedabad. "We are helping the start-ups in doing their experiments, including giving guidance from experts and providing testing facilities," said Rajiv Jyoti, Director of In-Space.