🇫🇷 Indo-French Space Ties Soar: 2nd French Space Days Concludes Successfully Across India


Successful Completion of French Space Days India 2025

Business France India, in collaboration with CNES (French Space Agency) and the Embassy of France in India, concluded the 2nd Edition of French Space Days from May 19–22, 2025, held across New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. The multi-city event showcased the strength and depth of Indo-French cooperation in the space sector, drawing attention from both public and private players within India’s fast-evolving space ecosystem.

Key Delegation and Participating Companies

The event featured a delegation of five cutting-edge French space-tech companies, each bringing advanced capabilities aligned with the growing needs of India’s space sector.

1. Axon’ Cable

  • Specializes in advanced wires, harnesses, connectors, and integrated systems for aerospace and space missions.

  • Supports major missions like the International Space Station and satellite projects.

  • Operates in India via Axon' Interconnectors & Wires Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, established in 2009.

2. Coriolis Composites

  • Global leader in Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) technologies.

  • Supplies digital and machine-based AFP solutions to aerospace, defense, automotive, and energy sectors.

  • Installed 100+ AFP machines globally.

3. Plug’in

  • Manufacturer of hermetic feedthroughs serving clients in over 50 countries.

  • Uses proprietary epoxy sealing technology, qualified by ESA and NASA.

  • Specializes in custom and standard optical/electrical feedthroughs for critical missions.

4. TimeLink Microsystems

  • Expert in timing and frequency solutions for civil and defense systems.

  • Offers both COTS and customized synchronization solutions.

  • Full in-house development and production capabilities.

5. ThermoCalc Engineering

  • Develops numerical simulation software for designing aerospace components.

  • Focuses on materials such as titanium alloys and superalloys, built to withstand high-temperature environments.


Multi-City Program Highlights

🛰️ New Delhi – May 19, 2025

The event began at the French Embassy in New Delhi with the Indo-French Space Conference, inaugurated by H.E. Mr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India.
Key sessions included:

  • Plenary with CNES, IN-SPACe & Safran

  • Roundtable 1: Harnessing Indo-French Synergies for Global Space Markets, moderated by Satcom Industry Association.

  • Roundtable 2: Exploring Space Industries, moderated by Indian Space Association, with representatives from Kaleideo, Azista BST, and Elena Geo Systems.

🚀 Chennai – May 20, 2025

  • Delegation visited Agnikul Cosmos and the IIT Madras Research Park.

  • Presentations by TIDCO and VANAAM Cluster highlighted Tamil Nadu’s innovation in aerospace.

  • Concluded with a networking dinner – French Space Night Chennai, attended by Indo-French industrial networks.

📡 Mumbai – May 21, 2025

  • Company visits to Manastu Space and Nelco focused on satcom and propulsion technologies.

  • French Space Night Mumbai held at the Residence of France, bringing together aerospace and defense leaders.

🌌 Hyderabad & Bengaluru – May 22, 2025

  • Final day featured customized business programs, site visits, and B2B technical meetings.

  • Delegates visited innovation hubs including Skyroot, Dhruva Space, XDLINX, Kaleideo, and Kepler—gaining direct exposure to India's vibrant space-tech landscape.

Thematic Focus: Building New Space Frontiers

The 2025 edition reinforced the transition of Indo-French space relations from purely institutional ties to broader commercial, industrial, and tech-based co-development.
Key focus areas included:

  • Satellite manufacturing & sub-systems

  • Software for space applications

  • Micro and nano-launch technologies

  • Dual-use technologies for both defense and civilian applications

A 60-Year Partnership, Evolving with the Times

India and France share over six decades of cooperation in space, largely led by ISRO and CNES. The 2025 program demonstrated a shared intent to strengthen this relationship through New Space collaborations, promoting both innovation and self-reliance in the space sector.

Looking Ahead: Paris Air Show 2025

Following the enthusiastic Indian response, France looks forward to hosting Indian stakeholders—including startups, R&D institutes, and space-tech companies—at the Paris Air Show in June 2025.
This will be a key step in fostering industrial partnerships, co-innovation, and cross-border investments in the space domain.

About Business France

Business France is the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy.
Its mission:

  • Promote French exports and investments

  • Attract foreign investment to France

  • Facilitate international internship programs (VIE)

In 2023:

  • Generated €3.3 billion in exports

  • Supported 58% of foreign investment decisions

  • Contributed to over 27,000 jobs created or maintained

Conclusion

The 2nd Edition of French Space Days India has laid down a solid framework for strategic, industrial, and technological engagement between France and India in the rapidly expanding New Space economy.
With strong institutional backing and increased private sector involvement, Indo-French space collaboration is poised for a new era of mutual innovation and growth.


Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

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