IST Sales Department 

The Indian Space Team (IST) Sales Department is the commercial and outreach backbone of the organization. While the engineering departments (Propulsion and Structure) focus on building the hardware, the Sales Department is responsible for creating a sustainable "Space Economy" around IST’s innovations.

As an ISRO-recognized Space Tutor, the department’s role is unique—it balances commercial growth with the mission of making space science accessible to the grassroots.

1. Primary Commercial Vertical: Aerospace Manufacturing

The Sales Department markets the technical capabilities of the NAMBI and TUSAR projects to external stakeholders.

• Technology Licensing: Managing the "Transfer of Technology" (ToT) for IST’s proprietary designs, such as the NAMBI Igniter system or the SFEB (Solid Fuel Engine Body) designs, to other private aerospace startups.

• Component Sales: Selling specialized, space-grade components (fins, nozzles, and casing materials) designed by the Structure & Designing Department to research labs and universities.

• Launch Services (Upcoming): Preparing the sales funnel for the Narayan Mk1. This involves securing "Letters of Intent" (LoI) from satellite companies looking to deploy small and medium payloads to LEO.

2. Educational & Outreach Vertical

As an ISRO Space Tutor (#192), the Sales Department handles the distribution of IST’s educational products.

• Rocketry Workshops: Selling and organizing hands-on training programs (like those at St. Joseph’s School) where students learn to build and launch model rockets.

• Educational Kits: Distributing DIY science and rocketry kits developed by the team to rural and urban schools across Uttar Pradesh and India.

• Space Club Memberships: Managing the "National Open Platform" subscription, allowing individuals and local clubs to access IST’s research and webinars.

3. Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships

This department acts as the bridge between IST and the global investment community.

• CSR Partnerships: Working with corporations to fund "Space Science for Villages" as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

• Government Grants: Navigating the application process for government funding under the "Make in India" and "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" schemes.

• International Liaison: Handling the commercial side of international research partnerships for sky surveys and space data analysis.

The Sales Department "Funnel"

Outreach

Workshops & Science Fairs

Schools & Students

Engagement

Space Tutor Modules

Aspiring Rocket Scientists

Conversion

Component & Launch Sales

Aerospace Startups & Gov Agencies

Sustainability

Research Grants & CSR

Sales Philosophy: "At IST, we don't just sell technology; we sell the dream that a student from a small village can reach the stars. Our revenue fuels our research, and our research fuels India's future."