TDB-DST Supports Manastu Space for Green Propulsion
Ministry of Science & Technology · Science & Tech · Posted 26 OCT 2026 1:46PM
What happened
The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology signed an agreement to provide ₹116 crore financial support to Manastu Space Technologies for developing indigenous green propulsion technology for satellites and launch vehicles.
Why it matters for UPSC
This agreement illustrates India's push towards indigenous deep-tech development and commercial space capabilities, directly relevant to the UPSC syllabus topic of achievements of Indians in science & technology and indigenous space technology.
Key objectives
- Provide ₹116 crore financial support through Optionally Convertible Debt (OCD) under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund.
- Develop a scalable, integrated green propulsion system using hydrogen peroxide-based green propellant for satellites and launch vehicles across the 5 mN to 300 N thrust class.
- Advance the green propulsion technology from Technology Readiness Level (TRL)-6 to TRL-9.