As India's commercial space sector enters a new phase of growth, the focus is expanding beyond access to space towards the technologies and operational capabilities needed to support sustained commercial and strategic activity in orbit. InspeCity Space Laboratories, an Indian space technology company headquartered in the Thane (Mumbai Metropolitan Region), today announced the appointment of Mr. Rajeev Gambhir as Executive Vice President, marking an important step in the Company's evolution as it prepares to translate its growing technology foundation into long-term commercial and strategic impact.

The company is building a vertically integrated technology stack spanning Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO), green satellite propulsion, and robotic systems to extend satellite life, reduce replacement costs, and curb orbital debris; enabling the next generation of commercial and strategic space infrastructure.

Over the past few years, InspeCity has steadily expanded its capabilities for in-space operations, earning multiple contracts under the Government of India's iDEX programme while investing in engineering capabilities and infrastructure. Building on this foundation, the Company now plans to nearly double its multidisciplinary engineering and scientific team, from around 70 to approximately 150 professionals, by the end of the current financial year as it prepares for its next stage of growth.

Rajeev Gambhir joins InspeCity with more than four decades of experience in strategic partnerships, policy, standards and ecosystem development across the space, satellite, telecommunications and media sectors, having worked extensively with government, industry, academia and international organisations. He will help strengthen the Company's institutional engagement, strategic partnerships and market development as it enters this next stage of its evolution.

Dr Arindrajit Chowdhury, Chief Executive Officer of InspeCity,

Said: "As we enter the next stage of the Company's journey, we are strengthening our strategic leadership to build on the technology foundation we have established over the past few years. Rajeev brings an exceptional combination of commercial leadership, strategic engagement, and ecosystem experience that will support Inspecity's long-term ambitions.”

As Executive Vice President, Rajeev will lead InspeCity's institutional engagement, strategic partnership development, corporate strategic positioning, strategic opportunity development and international partnerships, supporting the Company's long-term business objectives and strategic direction. He will work closely with the executive leadership team to deepen relationships across government, industry, research institutions and the broader global space ecosystem.

Commenting on his appointment, Rajeev Gambhir,

Said: “The space sector is approaching an important transition, where long-term value will increasingly be created by companies that enable safe, reliable and sustained operations in orbit. I believe InspeCity has a clear long-term vision, a strong technology foundation and the ambition to play a significant role in this next phase of the global space economy. I look forward to working with governments, customers, partners and the wider ecosystem to translate that vision into enduring commercial and strategic outcomes that help build that future.”

InspeCity Space Laboratories is an IIT Bombay spinoff developing technologies that enable a more sustainable future in space through satellite propulsion, life extension, and in-orbit servicing. The company is building a vertically integrated technology stack comprising Rendezvous, Proximity Operations (RPO), green satellite propulsion and robotic systems to maximize the operational life of satellites while reducing the need for costly replacements and mitigating the growth of orbital debris. The mission of the company is to make space infrastructure more resilient, economical, and environmentally responsible by extending the useful life of critical satellite assets.

Brief Profile

Rajeev Gambhir is the former Deputy Director General at SIA-India, a pivotal non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the space sector. With over 40 years of experience, Rajeev has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation at the intersection of business and technology for space, satellite, media, and telecom companies. His expertise spans business development, policy advocacy, and strategic planning, focusing on creating a robust space industrial ecosystem. His engagement also extends to strategic space applications, supporting national requirements across secure mission operations and space-based capabilities.

Rajeev is passionate about leveraging deep tech and intellectual property to connect investment opportunities with market dynamics in the space sector. He serves on the Global Advisory Committee for ACES Worldwide and is a member of BIS-TED14 Sectional Committees for Space Systems and Operations Standardisation. He is also a member of the Joint Working Group for estimating space economy contributions towards national GDP, and Vice Chair of the government subcommittee of IEEE3536, developing standards for space and cybersecurity.

As a frequent speaker at international conferences, Rajeev shares insights on business development, sustainable space operations, and the integration of space technology with UN Sustainable Development Goals. His work emphasises fostering industry growth, promoting academia-industry interactions, and ensuring the seamless integration of the Indian space industry into the global matrix through strategic engagements with key stakeholders, policymakers, and regulatory bodies.

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Rajeev’s designation: EVP (Executive Vice President)