India’s second spaceport, coming up in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu, will be ready by December 2026. ISRO aims to launch 20–25 small satellites annually from this site. The project helps decentralize space operations and boost regional development.

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• Second Indian spaceport in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu, ready by Dec 2026
• 20–25 Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs) planned annually from this site
• Spaceport spread over 2,300 acres in coastal Tuticorin district
• Aims to ease load on Sriharikota, India’s primary spaceport
• Geographical location allows safer, direct southward launches into polar orbits
• Ideal for small satellites: 500 kg payloads, 400 km altitude
• Foundation stone laid by PM Modi in Feb 2024 via video call
• Will enable faster, cost-effective launches for commercial and defense use
• Boost to local economy: jobs, STEM growth, aerospace investment
• ISRO Chief: V Narayan confirms operational timeline remains on track