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Space Manufacturing Park at Khoraj and Thoothukudi Cluster

26 May 20261 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYSpace ManufacturingPark at Khoraj andThoothukudi Cluster26 May 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Department of Space cleared shared technical facilities in two states to strengthen private and public space manufacturing.

Key facts

  • Approved by: Department of Space (DoS); type: Common Technical Facilities (CTFs).
  • Executing body: IN-SPACe, handling procurement, installation and commissioning.
LocationFacilityPurpose
Khoraj, near Ahmedabad, GujaratSpace Manufacturing ParkSpacecraft and payload manufacturing
Thoothukudi, Tamil NaduSpace Vehicles ClusterLaunch vehicle testing and integration

Significance

  • Boosts India’s space manufacturing ecosystem.

Exam angle

  • Sites: Khoraj (Gujarat) and Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu).
  • Overseer: IN-SPACe, under the Department of Space.
  • Related terms: Common Technical Facility, space manufacturing.

Test yourself

1. Where will the new Space Manufacturing Park approved by the Department of Space be set up?

The Space Manufacturing Park is planned at Khoraj near Ahmedabad.

2. What will the Space Vehicles Cluster at Thoothukudi support?

The Thoothukudi cluster supports launch vehicle testing and integration.

3. Which body will oversee procurement and commissioning for the two Common Technical Facilities?

IN-SPACe will oversee procurement, installation and commissioning.

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