Amazon’s AWS ties up with ISRO to advance its AI capabilities

Amazon’s AWS ties up with ISRO to advance its AI capabilities: Cloud behemoth Amazon Web Services has signed a strategic MoU with the ISRO and Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) to support space-tech innovations through cloud computing.

Aim: To enable the space industry to make better decisions, faster – pushing the boundaries of possibilities, and AWS is committed to help startups identify use cases and accelerate solution development.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 2023

Supporting the Space Startup Ecosystem:

ISRO, IN-SPACe, and AWS will collaborate to foster and expand the startup community within the space-tech sector. AWS will extend support to eligible space startups through the AWS Activate program, offering tools, resources, and expert technical assistance at no cost. This support aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative space solutions. Additionally, startups will gain access to AWS’s global expertise in building aerospace and satellite solutions through the AWS Space Accelerator program.

India’s Ambitious Space Goals:

Vinod Kumar, Director of the Promotion Directorate at IN-SPACe, highlighted the importance of leveraging space technology and cloud computing to elevate India’s space sector to new heights. After the successful Chandrayaan-3 moon landing and the Aditya L-1 mission, this collaboration underscores India’s commitment to empowering and facilitating the private space sector. It aims to harness the limitless potential of space technology and cloud computing for the benefit of India and the global space community.