Amazon Web Services India announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Indian Space Research Organization and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre to boost space-tech advances through cloud computing. According to Amazon's Cloud subsidiary, the agreement would provide space companies, research institutes, and students with access to cutting-edge cloud technology that will accelerate the creation of innovative space solutions.

 

"We are at a pivotal time in India's space journey as the Indian government focuses on broadening and strengthening the country's capabilities in the aerospace and satellite industry," said," Shalini Kapoor, Director and Chief Technologist, Public Sector, AWS India and South Asia.

 

"We look forward to helping customers in India build space-tech solutions to make life on Earth better," Kapoor added.

 

AWS' cloud computing educational programs, along with ISRO's space-tech expertise, will motivate future generations to pursue a career in India's expanding space sector.

 

"Advancing innovation in the space sector is a top priority for our nation as geospatial solutions have the power to deliver high quality services for the good governance for citizens and add value to the stakeholders," said Sudheer Kumar N, Director, Capacity Building and Public Outreach, ISRO.

 

IN-, ISROSPACe and AWS will work together to develop and grow the space-tech startup community. Through the AWS Activate program, AWS will provide eligible space businesses with free tools, resources, and expert technical assistance.

 

According to the corporation, startups will also benefit from access to AWS and its global experience producing aerospace and satellite solutions through the AWS Space Accelerator program.