TIDCO to set up facility for space vehicles, floats tender for consultants

The state government is seeking a consultant to prepare a detailed project report for establishing a Space Vehicle Common Technical Facility Centre (SV-CTFC) in Thoothukudi, as part of its plan to position the state as a hub for India's commercial space industry.

- C SHIVAKUMAR @Chennai

The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) has floated a tender for consultants to design the facility, which will provide integration, testing, and fabrication infrastructure for both public and private players in the satellite and launch vehicle ecosystem.

The facility will come up at the SICPOT Industrial Park in Allikulam, Thoothukudi, TIDCO managing director Sandeep Nanduri said.