Launch Services Price Support (LSPS) Scheme is a subsidy from Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), Department of Space for non-government entities with Indian ownership and control (including space startups) that sign a Launch Service Agreement with an Indian…. It provides Satellites up to 500 kg on Indian small launch vehicles (Cat B) or up to 100 kg on PSLV/GSLV/LVM3 (Cat D): up to 30% of contractual launch cost or USD 3,000/kg, whichever is lower, reimbursed after launch; launch-port facility use (Cat A): 50% price support; experimental platform on expended upper stage (Cat C): 100% up to USD 13,000/kg, max 4 missions, for space · satellites · launch vehicles. Applications are currently open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Satellites up to 500 kg on Indian small launch vehicles (Cat B) or up to 100 kg on PSLV/GSLV/LVM3 (Cat D): up to 30% of contractual launch cost or USD 3,000/kg, whichever is lower, reimbursed after launch; launch-port facility use (Cat A): 50% price support; experimental platform on expended upper stage (Cat C): 100% up to USD 13,000/kg, max 4 missions (Satellites up to 500 kg on Indian small launch vehicles (Cat B) or up to 100 kg on PSLV/GSLV/LVM3 (Cat D): up to 30% of contractual launch cost or USD 3,000/kg, whichever is lower, reimbursed after launch; launch-port facility use (Cat A): 50% price support; experimental platform on expended upper stage (Cat C): 100% up to USD 13,000/kg, max 4 missions) |
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| Provider | Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), Department of Space |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Growth, Prototype |
| Sector | space · satellites · launch vehicles |
| Deadline | Applications open |
What is Launch Services Price Support?
Launch Services Price Support (LSPS) Scheme — Satellites up to 500 kg on Indian small launch vehicles (Cat B) or up to 100 kg on PSLV/GSLV/LVM3 (Cat D): up to 30% of contractual launch cost or USD 3,000/kg, whichever is lower, reimbursed after launch; launch-port facility use (Cat A): 50% price support; experimental platform on expended upper stage (Cat C): 100% up to USD 13,000/kg, max 4 missions — Non-government entities with Indian ownership and control (including space startups) that sign a Launch Service Agreement with an Indian launch provider: Category B (satellites up to 500 kg on Indian small launch vehicles) and Category D (satellites up to 100 kg on PSLV/GSLV/LVM3) get up to 30% of launch cost reimbursed after the mission; Category A and C cover small-launch-vehicle operators. It is run by Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), Department of Space.
A subsidy reduces a specific cost — typically reimbursed or adjusted after you incur and document the expense, rather than paid upfront. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in space · satellites · launch vehicles. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for Launch Services Price Support?
Non-government entities with Indian ownership and control (including space startups) that sign a Launch Service Agreement with an Indian launch provider: Category B (satellites up to 500 kg on Indian small launch vehicles) and Category D (satellites up to 100 kg on PSLV/GSLV/LVM3) get up to 30% of launch cost reimbursed after the mission; Category A and C cover small-launch-vehicle operators. Not for: Satellites fully funded by the Central Government are not eligible. Reimbursement is paid only after the launch mission; no advance..
How much does Launch Services Price Support give, and in what form?
Satellites up to 500 kg on Indian small launch vehicles (Cat B) or up to 100 kg on PSLV/GSLV/LVM3 (Cat D): up to 30% of contractual launch cost or USD 3,000/kg, whichever is lower, reimbursed after launch; launch-port facility use (Cat A): 50% price support; experimental platform on expended upper stage (Cat C): 100% up to USD 13,000/kg, max 4 missions, as satellites up to 500 kg on Indian small launch vehicles (Cat B) or up to 100 kg on PSLV/GSLV/LVM3 (Cat D): up to 30% of contractual launch cost or USD 3,000/kg, whichever is lower, reimbursed after launch; launch-port facility use (Cat A): 50% price support; experimental platform on expended upper stage (Cat C): 100% up to USD 13,000/kg, max 4 missions.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
A subsidy reduces a specific cost — typically reimbursed or adjusted after you incur and document the expense, rather than paid upfront.
Who runs this programme?
Launch Services Price Support (LSPS) Scheme is offered by Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), Department of Space. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.