Amazon Web Services (AWS) has signed a memorandum of understanding with ISRO and IN-SPACe to support aerospace tech innovations through cloud computing.
The partnership with ISRO and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) is aimed at giving space startups, research institutes and students access to cloud technologies through AWS Activate for emerging solutions in the space sector, AWS said in a statement on Wednesday.
The collaboration follows the government’s adoption of the Indian Space Policy, 2023 in April, which provides a strategic roadmap for the growth and development of India’s space program using cloud computing, data, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
AWS India and South Asia Director and Chief Technologist Shalini Kapoor said the company is committed to helping startups identify use cases, accelerate solution development and build a strong talent pool in India with expertise in cloud and space.
“Cloud computing-led innovations are enabling the space industry to make better decisions faster, pushing the boundaries of possibility. We look forward to helping customers in India build aerospace engineering solutions to better life on Earth make,” Kapoor added.
ISRO director for capacity building and public outreach Sudheer Kumar N said cloud computing enables rapid management of large amounts of raw space data, besides running AI, ML and analytics workloads to achieve meaningful results in a highly cost-effective manner.
Startups will also benefit from access to AWS and the global experience of building aerospace and satellite solutions through the AWS Space Accelerator program.
“After the Chandrayaan-3 moon landing and the Aditya L-1 mission, it is time we harness the limitless potential of space technology and cloud computing to propel India’s space sector to new heights. This partnership with AWS is a testament to that and through it we aim to empower startups, students and researchers to dream beyond the sky, drive innovation and contribute to the global space industry,” said IN-SPACe Director, Promotion Directorate, Vinod Kumar.
The three organizations will also collaborate on a new initiative to train students and educators in cloud computing, AI, ML, analytics and security, using AWS education programs.
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