Space Laws — Tech Evolutions

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
N/A (Policy Shift)	2020	Establishment of IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre) as an autonomous nodal agency under the Department of Space.	Revolutionized India's space governance by creating a single-window system for private sector participation, authorization, and regulation, moving away from a purely state-controlled model. This effectively 'amended' the operational framework for space activities without a formal legislative amendment.
N/A (Policy Shift)	2024	Amendment to India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy for the space sector.	Significantly liberalized FDI, allowing 100% automatic route for manufacturing components/sub-systems, ground segment, and user segment. This aims to attract global investment and technology, accelerating the growth of India's commercial space industry and integrating it further into the global space economy. (verify current status as of 2024)
N/A (Policy Shift)	2023	India's accession to the Artemis Accords.	Signifies India's commitment to a new set of non-binding principles for lunar exploration and resource utilization, aligning with a framework that emphasizes transparency, interoperability, and peaceful exploration. This marks a shift in India's engagement with evolving international norms for space activities, particularly concerning celestial bodies.