[SatNews] World's Space-Biz 2010 concluded today at the Benagluru Space Expo in Bangalore, India. The conference was described as; "Involving very intensive deliberation that is totally dedicated to the space sector and has attracted many companies from different countries to develop their business with Indian space industry." The exhibition provides a venue for players in the international space sector to discuss issues on access to space and commercialization, space adventure and exploration, and risk management with a special emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region.

“The conference has brought great awareness for the various developing space programs of India. It has provided a platform for Indian space industry to highlight its space programs globally,” K R Murthy, Managing Director Antrix Corporation limited, said, at the valedictory session.

In addition, India and Arianespace have a strong working relationship and this will continue over the coming years, said, Chairman and CEO Jean-Yves Le Gall, Arianespace.

“With two additional Indian spacecraft in Arianespace’s order book, this strong working relationship is set to continue over the coming years,” the Chairman said, while addressing a panel at the ongoing World Space-Biz international conference.

Arianespace has a long-established partnership with India – which includes 13 satellites orbited by the company for Indian customers since 1981, starting with launch of the Apple experimental spacecraft in 1981.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently offered a contract to Arianespace, for the launch of its GSAT 10 communication satellite with the European launcher Ariane 5.



The company will also launch INSAT 4G communications satellite for the Indian space agency.

World Space-Biz provides a venue for players in the international space sector to discuss issues such as access to space and its commercialization, space adventure, exploration and risk management.