Sivan, said that it would take up to sixmonths to operationalise IN–SPACe, with the Department of Space handling its functions in the meantime. Functions IN–SPACe will act as a link between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and private sector companies, assessing "how best to utilise India’s space resources and increase space-based activities." The centre will evaluate demands of private sector companies—including educational institutes—and will find ways to attune their demands, in consultation with ISRO. Sivan told that the centre's decisions would be binding on both ISRO and private sector organisations. The space sector was earlier regulated by ISRO, but, now the organisation will focus on its core activity of research and development. Organisation According to Secretary (Space) and chairperson of ISRO, Kailasavadivoo Sivan, IN–SPACe is an autonomous body with its own board—with some members from the private sector and industry —and chairperson. Dr. Pawan Kumar Goenka, is the Chairman of IN-SPACe. The centre have three directorates namely Promotion, technical and Program Management and Authorisation. References 2020 establishments in India Space programme of India Space agencies Government agencies of India Government agencies established in 2020