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Karnataka plots big commercial space push with shared testing and manufacturing parks
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Published on 7 May 2026
A common testing facility could speed up launches
Karnataka wants to become a major hub for commercial space innovation, backed by a DeepTech Decade vision for its SpaceTech sector. The plan includes setting up common testing facilities and manufacturing parks to cut time and costs for startups and MSMEs, strengthening India’s fast-growing new-space ecosystem.
- Karnataka aims to expand its SpaceTech and new-space footprint
- Plans call for common testing facilities for startups and MSMEs
- Manufacturing parks are envisioned to support local production
- The push is part of a broader DeepTech Decade strategy
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