Amazon’s AWS partners with ISRO to enhance AI capabilities with cloud technologies

AWS, a major player in the cloud computing industry, has entered into a strategic agreement (MoU) with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe). This collaboration aims to support space technology innovations through cloud computing, opening up exciting possibilities in the space sector.

Director of Public Sector at AWS India and South Asia

Shalini Kapoor, public sector director and chief technologist at AWS India and South Asia, stressed that cloud computing-led innovations can significantly enhance the space industry by enabling faster decision-making and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. AWS is committed to assisting startups in identifying use cases, accelerating solution development, and nurturing the talent pool in India specialized in cloud and space technologies.

The partnership will provide space start-ups, research institutes and students access to cutting-edge cloud technologies, facilitating rapid development of new space solutions. Cloud computing will streamline the management of vast amounts of raw space data and support AI, machine learning (ML), and analytics workloads, all in a highly cost-effective manner.

ISRO, IN-SPACe, and AWS will collaborate to promote and expand the financial sector startup community. AWS Web Services (AWS) will provide support to eligible space startups through the Activate program, including tools, resources, and technical support at no cost. The aim of this support is to rapidly increase the pace of development and commercialization of unique space solutions.

Vinod Kumar, Director, Promotion Directorate at N-SPACe, highlighted the importance of leveraging space technology and cloud computing to take India’s space sector to new heights. Following the Chandrayaan-3 moon landing and Aditya L-1 mission, this collaboration underlines India’s commitment to empower and facilitate the private space sector. It aims to harness the immense potential of space technology and cloud computing for the benefit of India and the global space community.