Privatization of Space Industry in India | ISRO | LIVE with Sandeep Poddar & Swasti Shrivastava

A Special Independence Day Eve Conversation India's space sector is undergoing one of the biggest transformations in its history. With the opening of the space industry to private players, a new era of innovation, entrepreneurship, and scientific advancement has begun. Join Astrophiles India Club for an insightful YouTube LIVE discussion where we explore what this revolution means for India's future. 🎙 Speakers Sandeep Poddar Founder & Convener, Astrophiles India Club Science Communicator | Trainer | Storyteller Swasti Shrivastava Space Enthusiast | Science Communicator 📅 Event Details 🗓 Friday, 14 August 2026 🕘 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM (IST) 📍 LIVE on Astrophiles India YouTube Channel 🚀 What We'll Discuss ✅ Why India opened its space sector to private companies ✅ The role of ISRO in the New Space Era ✅ IN-SPACe, NSIL and the growing startup ecosystem ✅ Opportunities for students, engineers and entrepreneurs ✅ India's ambitions in the global space economy ✅ Space technology and the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 ✅ Challenges, opportunities and the road ahead Why You Should Join Whether you're a student, educator, space enthusiast, entrepreneur, policymaker or simply curious about India's future, this conversation will help you understand one of the most significant policy shifts in the country's scientific journey. Let's celebrate the spirit of Independence by discussing how India is preparing to become a global space powerhouse. 🚀 Subscribe and click the notification bell so you don't miss the LIVE! 🌐 Follow Astrophiles India Website: https://www.astrophilesindia.in YouTube: Astrophiles India Instagram: @astrophilesindia LinkedIn: Astrophiles India Club #Privatization #IndianSpace #ISRO #SpaceIndustry #SpaceStartups #NewSpaceIndia #INSPACe #NSIL #ScienceCommunication #AstrophilesIndia #SpaceEconomy #Innovation #ViksitBharat2047 #AtmanirbharBharat #YouTubeLive #STEM #IndiaInSpace #SpaceExploration #IndependenceDay #FutureOfIndia