ScienceAugust 10, 2026
indigenised
in-DIJ-uh-nyzd
Definition
To modify or adapt technology, processes, or products so that they are developed and manufactured domestically rather than imported.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'indigena,' meaning 'born in a country' or 'native.' It entered English to describe the act of domesticating or localizing systems, customs, or materials.
In the news
In the context of space engineering, the term refers to the transition of GalaxEye’s development processes to rely on locally sourced or internally built hardware rather than foreign components. This shift is crucial for gaining sovereign control over satellite technology.
GalaxEye Acquires StarOps To Expand In-House Spacecraft Engineering
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