IN-SPACe Guidelines for Space Object Re-entry

IN-SPACe introduced guidelines under the Indian Space Policy 2023 for planned re-entry of space objects.

The guidelines were issued on 23 July 2026 and made public on 29 July 2026.

Indian entities require IN-SPACe approval for planned re-entry. Foreign entities must apply through an Indian incorporated entity.

Companies must maintain casualty risk below 1 in 10,000 and undertake appropriate trajectory and risk assessments.

Key Notes

• Organisation: IN-SPACe
• Policy: Indian Space Policy 2023
• Purpose: Safe planned re-entry
• Casualty risk: Below 1 in 10,000
• Established: 2020
• Department: Department of Space
• HQ: Bopal, Ahmedabad
• Chairperson: Dr Pawan Kumar Goenka

UPSC Angle

Space debris + private space sector + space safety + liability