ISRO Experts Highlight AI and Quantum Technology for Future Indian Satellites

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• Experts at the National Space Technology Conclave 2026 highlighted AI/ML, quantum technology and inter-satellite links as technologies expected to support India’s future satellite systems and space missions.
• ISRO experts said AI/ML could enable on-board processing and edge computing, while quantum technology could strengthen security for financial, military and other sensitive communications.
• The conclave also covered satellite engineering, payload development, mission operations, space sustainability and AI-enabled space data processing.

Press release – During the culminating day of the National Space Technology Conclave 2026, organised by Chandigarh University at their campus, the ISRO experts concluded their remarks deliberated during the two day Conclave. The experts in one voice presented India’s strong position in Space technologies and charted out the new policies being taken by the Government of India to make India a space and innovation hub in the time to come. “India has emerged as a global leader in the development of radar systems over the last decade and more, driven by a strong focus on indigenization and active industry involvement.

Our capabilities now span almost all major radar frequency bands which has also positioned India as an attractive partner for leading global space agencies and institutions such as NASA, JPL, France and JAXA for collaborative missions and technologies,” said Dr. Nilesh M Desai, former Director of Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO, during the National Space Technology Conclave 2026 at Chandigarh University on Tuesday, addressing the gathering at the campus.