Chandrayaan-3 Success: Making a Case for Liberalising the Space Sector - News18
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan-3 Success: Making a Case for Liberalising the Space Sector - News18

News 18  

The day of 23 August was historic for India and the Indians. When the Chandrayaan-3, India’s third lunar exploration mission, was landing on the moon’s surface, the Indians were watching nervously across the width and breadth of India and around the globe. India’s moon mission has a budget of just 1 per cent of the one-year budget of NREGA, one of India’s many social welfare schemes. Despite India’s notable achievements, its share of the global space economy stands at a modest 2-3 per cent, whereas China and the US have more than 30 per cent share. In conclusion, while Chandrayaan-3’s accomplishment is a commendable stride for India, its financial constraints make a compelling case for liberalising the space sector.

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What the Biden years meant for New Delhi
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What the Biden years meant for New Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Joe Biden gave India one of its biggest recent diplomatic wins. Biden supported India’s flagship digital public infrastructure, allowing its inclusion in multilateral statements, overriding sceptical voices in his own setup. The US is playing a “double game” and has undermined India by its official statements expressing concern about Indian democracy; it has undermined India’s internal security interests by giving …

Passion, not pay, fuels India's space aspirations, says ISRO Chief
1 month, 1 week ago

Passion, not pay, fuels India's space aspirations, says ISRO Chief

India Today  

In the fast-evolving world of space technology, ISRO has captivated both India and the global community with groundbreaking missions like Chandrayaan-3 and Gaganyaan. But this is a space that is driven by passion.” For ISRO Chief, contributing to India’s strides in space technology is the real currency for those who choose this path. “This way, students with space-related aspirations can …

New space law draft ready, to open for consultations by March
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New space law draft ready, to open for consultations by March

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A fresh draft of India’s first dedicated space law is ready, said Pawan Goenka, chairman of nodal space regulator Indian National Space Promotions and Authorization Centre, a move that could make foreign investments easier in the nascent sector. The latest draft, prepared by the Department of Space, is expected to be thrown open for industry stakeholder consultations by …

India's Space Program: A Roadmap to 10% Contribution in the Global Space Economy
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India's Space Program: A Roadmap to 10% Contribution in the Global Space Economy

India TV News  

ISRO Chairman S Somanath announces new timelines and missions for India's space program. The country is aiming to increase its global contribution to the space economy to at least 10 per cent in the next decade. India's first manned mission to space, Gaganyaan, is expected to be launched in 2026, followed by a sample return mission to Chandrayan-4 in 2028. …

ISRO and Dept of Biotechnology Sign MoU for Space Biotechnology Research
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ISRO and Dept of Biotechnology Sign MoU for Space Biotechnology Research

Hindustan Times  

Indian space agency ISRO and the Department of Biotechnology have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation in space biotechnology research. The MoU focuses on microgravity research, space bio-manufacturing, bioastronautics and space biology. The aim is to address challenges in space missions, including the availability of nutrients, preservation of food, microgravity and radiation, health hazards such as cancers, cataracts, …

India's Data-Driven Strategy to Capture Market Beyond SpaceX
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India's Data-Driven Strategy to Capture Market Beyond SpaceX

The Hindu  

India is exploring a new strategy to capture a larger market share in the commercial space sector. The country plans to focus on providing cost-effective services and hardware to sectors such as communications, agriculture and commodities. This will involve providing data analytics and interpretation services, as well as building small satellites and launching them cheaply into orbit. While the Indian …

Space science and technology opportunities for students
3 months, 1 week ago

Space science and technology opportunities for students

Hindustan Times  

Space science and technology in India have steadily progressed since the establishment of the Indian Space Research Organisation on August 15, 1969. Universe ) Recently, big missions like Chandrayaan-3, Mangalyaan, and Aditya-L1 have made headlines worldwide, brought recognition to India’s space programme, and fuelled national pride. In 2020, after the government of India opened its doors to private sectors and …

Bengaluru Space Expo - 2024 to be held from September 18 to 20
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Bengaluru Space Expo - 2024 to be held from September 18 to 20

The Hindu  

The eighth edition of the Bengaluru Space Expo 2024 and International Conference and Exhibition is scheduled from September 18 to 20 at BIEC here. The event will also highlight the initiatives undertaken by the Indian government to encourage and engage Indian industries in the space sector, as well as foster collaboration with international space agencies. “India’s space sector has witnessed …

Fruits of space research help India achieve rapid economic growth: Pawan Kalyan
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Fruits of space research help India achieve rapid economic growth: Pawan Kalyan

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has said by effectively utilising the outcome of various space research programmes, the country can progress further swiftly. He held a meeting with Russian cosmonaut Sergey Vladimirovich Korsakov and representatives of Chennai-based Space Kidz India at his residence in Hyderabad on Sunday. Space Kidz India founder and CEO Srimathy Kesan urged the Deputy CM …

National Space Day: How private sector propelled Chandrayaan-3 to the Moon
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National Space Day: How private sector propelled Chandrayaan-3 to the Moon

India Today  

As India celebrates its first National Space Day on August 23, 2024, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in our nation's scientific journey. However, as we celebrate these achievements, it's crucial to understand that Chandrayaan-3's success is also a celebration of space enterprise and the growing role of the private sector in India's space journey. This collaborative effort, spanning …

ISRO’s progress inspires all, says Pawan Kalyan
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ISRO’s progress inspires all, says Pawan Kalyan

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, who holds the Science and Technology portfolio, has lauded the accomplishments made by the Indian Space Research Organisation over the decades as a ‘source of inspiration’ for the entire country. He recalled the great sacrifices made by scientists in the past and the tireless efforts of the staff members in taking the country’s space mission …

India's space tech sector grew 235% in 2 Years, secured $126 million in 2023
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India's space tech sector grew 235% in 2 Years, secured $126 million in 2023

India Today  

India’s space tech sector is set for significant growth, driven by substantial government investment and strategic initiatives. According to Tracxn’s Space Tech Geo Report 2024, India’s growing Space Tech sector witnessed record-breaking funding of $126 million in 2023, a 7% increase from the $118 million raised in 2022 and a 235% increase from $37.6 million in 2021. Despite a global …

Budget 2024: Centre allocates ₹1000 cr venture fund to boost space economy ‘five-fold in next decade’
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Centre allocates ₹1000 cr venture fund to boost space economy ‘five-fold in next decade’

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced the creation of a ₹1,000 crore venture capital fund in the Budget 2024 aimed at expanding the space economy “fivefold over the next decade”. The new venture capital fund is expected to stimulate private sector involvement in space activities, supporting startups and established firms in advancing innovative space technologies. News agency PTI …

Budget 2024: 18% hike for Department of Space, lion’s share for development of space tech
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Budget 2024: 18% hike for Department of Space, lion’s share for development of space tech

The Hindu  

The Department of Space received an 18% hike over its expenses in 2023-2024 in the 2024-2025 Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday. Mixed reactions Importantly, Ms. Sitharaman also announced a pool of ₹1,000 crore, or around $120 million, as venture capital funding for space start-ups, with the goal of “expanding the space economy by five times …

Budget 2024: Indian space industry excited about Rs 1,000 crore fund
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Indian space industry excited about Rs 1,000 crore fund

India Today  

The Union Budget 2024 has been met with widespread approval from the space industry, following Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement to expand India's space economy fivefold over the next decade. Lt. Gen. AK Bhatt, Director General of the Indian Space Association, praised the government's commitment, stating, "The Union budget's vision to grow India's space economy by fivefold in the next …

Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman announces Rs 1,000 crore fund to boost space economy
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman announces Rs 1,000 crore fund to boost space economy

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious plan to expand India's space economy fivefold over the next decade, marking a significant leap in the country's space aspirations. In a bold move to propel India's space sector forward, Sitharaman announced the establishment of a Rs 1000 crore venture capital fund dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in space technology. …

Budget 2024: Indian space industry has a tax demand from Nirmala Sitharaman
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Indian space industry has a tax demand from Nirmala Sitharaman

India Today  

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2024, the private space sector in India has laid out a comprehensive wishlist aimed at fostering growth and innovation. ISpA Director General Lt Gen Anil K Bhatt called for the government to procure and adopt space technology solutions across various governance areas, including agriculture, disaster management, infrastructure planning, urban …

With Agnikul Cosmos Getting Its Mission ‘SOrTeD’, How Space Startups Are Scripting Success Stories
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With Agnikul Cosmos Getting Its Mission ‘SOrTeD’, How Space Startups Are Scripting Success Stories

News 18  

The Indian space industry that was restricted to public sector is now witnessing a sea of change, with many private players and startups at the forefront of some successful missions. IN-SPACe, India’s private space regulator, chairman Pawan Goenka, who witnessed the launch, said, “The successful launch of SOrTeD marks a significant moment for private players who are contributing to India’s …

NASA will soon provide advanced training to Indian astronauts: Garcetti
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NASA will soon provide advanced training to Indian astronauts: Garcetti

ABP News  

Washington, May 24 : NASA will soon provide advanced training to Indian astronauts, with the goal of mounting a joint effort to the International Space Station, a top American diplomat said Friday.ꪪ US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti made these remarks while speaking at the "US-India Commercial Space Conference: Unlocking Opportunities for US & Indian Space Startups," hosted by the …

Indian space industry offers tremendous opportunity for private players, says ISRO Chief
7 months, 1 week ago

Indian space industry offers tremendous opportunity for private players, says ISRO Chief

Hindustan Times  

Kochi, ISRO Chairman S Somanath has said the Indian space industry is offering a tremendous opportunity to the private sector in the country as a new area of growth and development. Somanath was speaking after unveiling the carbon reduction initiative of SFO Technologies, the flagship company of the NeST Group, in a function here on Saturday, a company release said. …

Indian finance ministry notifies 100% FDI for satellites ahead of Elon Musk's India visit
8 months ago

Indian finance ministry notifies 100% FDI for satellites ahead of Elon Musk's India visit

Firstpost  

Under these new guidelines, foreign investors can now invest up to 100 per cent of FDI into the sector, with 74 per cent being under the automatic route. This includes investments in satellite manufacturing and operations, the ground segment, user segment, as well as satellite data products India will now allow up to 100 per cent FDI investment in satellite …

India’s space programme for civilian applications unique in the world, says former ISRO chairman
8 months, 1 week ago

India’s space programme for civilian applications unique in the world, says former ISRO chairman

The Hindu  

The 95th graduation day of Mysore Medical College and Reseach Institute was held on Sunday and all 151 students received their certificates on completion of their course. Former ISRO chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar delivered the graduation day address and spoke on how technology was making rapid strides with quantum computing and technology set to transform the digital field. He pointed …

ISRO’s role in India’s private space sector boom | Explained
8 months, 2 weeks ago

ISRO’s role in India’s private space sector boom | Explained

The Hindu  

April 03, 2024 12:53 pm | Updated 02:56 pm IST The story so far: As the Indian Space Research Organisation forays further into space with missions to the sun and the moon, with space telescopes, landers, and astronauts, the nation’s space sector is also expanding beyond ISRO. While production of launch vehicles, satellites, spacecrafts, and boosters was mainly handled by …

Career opportunities for students after space education
9 months, 1 week ago

Career opportunities for students after space education

India Today  

In recent years, India has strengthened its position as a significant player in the global space industry, ranking fourth worldwide after the USA, Russia and Europe. Ambitious projects like Chandrayaan 3 and Aditya L1 have garnered widespread interest, highlighting India's leading position in space research and technology.By 2040, our honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ISRO aims to realize its …

India targets massive increase in share of global space economy
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India targets massive increase in share of global space economy

Firstpost  

The government’s emphasis on growing India’s space footprint is indicative of its dedication to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the field. The Indian space economy is anticipated to grow significantly in the upcoming years due to the government’s ambitious ambitions and growing private engagement Pointing out the recent increase in private investment in the space industry, the minister credited it …

A new frontier for India’s space programme
9 months, 3 weeks ago

A new frontier for India’s space programme

Hindustan Times  

Four decades after Rakesh Sharma reached space aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11, Gaganyaan, India’s maiden crewed space mission, is a step closer to lift-off. Often cited is Vikram Sarabhai’s statement in the 1960s that India doesn’t harbour “the fantasy” of competing with rich nations in space exploration, and that its space programme’s goals were fundamentally Earth-bound and utilitarian, focusing …

Burden of power: On India’s astronauts and the Indian space policy
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Burden of power: On India’s astronauts and the Indian space policy

The Hindu  

Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, Angad Pratap and Shubhanshu Shukla — these Air Force pilots constitute the final shortlist of candidates from among whom India’s astronauts for its human spaceflight mission, a.k.a. Among other things, the Indian Space Policy 2023 requires ISRO to “carry out applied research and development of newer systems so as to maintain India’s edge in …

The next frontier: On India’s space sector
10 months ago

The next frontier: On India’s space sector

The Hindu  

Space used to be the final frontier but its increasing exploration has changed that, replacing a romantic notion with narratives with financial, socio-economic, and geopolitical implications. India started on this path in 2020 with state-led reforms that opened its space sector to private companies, then releasing the ‘Geospatial Guidelines’ and later the ‘Indian Space Policy’, creating the Indian National Space …

India eases process for FDI in space sector, allows 100 per cent in making satellite components
10 months ago

India eases process for FDI in space sector, allows 100 per cent in making satellite components

India TV News  

In a significant move aimed at bolstering its position in the global space market, India has announced the easing of approval processes for foreign direct investment in its space sector. Private sector participation India has taken significant steps to privatise space launches, aiming for a substantial increase in its share of the global launch market. With projections suggesting the space …

Centre announces 100% Foreign Direct Investment in Space sector, move expected to attract potential investors to Indian space companies
10 months ago

Centre announces 100% Foreign Direct Investment in Space sector, move expected to attract potential investors to Indian space companies

Op India  

In a significant move, the Modi government has announced 100% Foreign Direct Investment in the space sector. The Union Cabinet approved the amendment in the FDI policy on the space sector dividing the satellites sub-sector into three different activities with defined limits for foreign investment in each such sector. The Centre stated that the proposed reforms will liberalize the FDI …

2024 Interim Budget | Space gets nominal hike, likely boost for spaceflight start-ups
10 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Interim Budget | Space gets nominal hike, likely boost for spaceflight start-ups

The Hindu  

February 01, 2024 04:58 pm | Updated February 02, 2024 01:53 am IST - CHENNAI With no major space missions slated for 2024, the Department of Space has recieved only a nominal hike of 4% in its allocation in the Interim Union Budget for 2024-25, from ₹12,545 crore to ₹13,043 crore. The major launches slated for 2024 include an uncrewed …

India's Space Odyssey: A look at ISRO's journey from modest beginnings to lunar landings
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Space Odyssey: A look at ISRO's journey from modest beginnings to lunar landings

India TV News  

India's space program is a major source of pride for the country, contributing to its soft power diplomacy and establishing India as a trustworthy partner in the international space community. The Indian Space Research Organisation, the world's sixth-largest space agency, created history as India successfully landed the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft near the lunar south pole, making it the fourth country to …

Indian space industry's meteoric rise in 2023 sets stage for stellar 2024
11 months, 1 week ago

Indian space industry's meteoric rise in 2023 sets stage for stellar 2024

India Today  

2023 was a marvelous year for the Indian Space Industry with the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 and the Aditya-L1, India’s first solar mission. Indian space startups have become a strong pillar for the private space industry in the last decade, especially after the landmark decision to open the Indian space sector to private companies by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in …

For Isro, space ceases to be the limit
11 months, 3 weeks ago

For Isro, space ceases to be the limit

Hindustan Times  

As 2024 began, India’s workhorse rocket, the PSLV, blasted off into space on a clear, blue day from Isro’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. The launch came on the back of what was easily the most notable year for India’s space agency, thanks to the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and the launch of the Aditya-L1 spacecraft. The arc …

Rhythma Kaul picks her favourite read of 2023
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rhythma Kaul picks her favourite read of 2023

Hindustan Times  

The Future of Geography — How Power And Politics in Space Will Change Our World by Tim Marshall is beautifully descriptive: “The flickering lights of the stars tell many stories. Long before we even dreamed of venturing into space… Much of human endeavour has been driven by our desire to reach for the stars… ” Marshall’s research too is thorough …

Govt wants private sector to invest in space; companies wait to see commitment from govt
1 year ago

Govt wants private sector to invest in space; companies wait to see commitment from govt

The Hindu  

December 04, 2023 07:00 am | Updated 07:00 am IST - Bengaluru The global space economy is currently around $447 billion, according to estimates by McKinsey. However, despite the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and the introduction of aspace policy in April 2023, a host of factors seem to make investment in space sector a cautious prospect for private players. …

ISRO chose to land Chandrayaan in moon’s south pole region for water molecules: Veeramuthuvel
1 year ago

ISRO chose to land Chandrayaan in moon’s south pole region for water molecules: Veeramuthuvel

The Hindu  

The Indian Space Research Organisation chose to land Chandrayaan in the south pole of moon because of the availability of more resources for fuel, said Chandrayaan-3 Project Director P. Veeramuthuvel on November 27. During an interaction with students, Mr. Veeramuthuvel said India had a road map for its space programmes till 2047. The water molecules could be used as a …

US, Russia eagerly await India sharing information of Chandrayaan-3: Jitendra Singh
1 year, 1 month ago

US, Russia eagerly await India sharing information of Chandrayaan-3: Jitendra Singh

India TV News  

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said that even the United States and Russia are eagerly awaiting for India to share information on Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya L1 while also crediting the success of these projects to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policy of "unlocking the space sector" through public-private partnerships. The Minister said that there is a keen anticipation for India …

’Space policy has been a game changer in India’s private space-tech arena’
1 year, 1 month ago

’Space policy has been a game changer in India’s private space-tech arena’

Live Mint  

Space-tech company Skyroot Aerospace has raised $27.5 million in a pre-Series C funding round led by Singapore-based investment firm Temasek, confirming India’s status as a rising private space-tech power. Co-founder and CEO of the company, Pawan Kumar Chandana, widely regarded as a pioneer in India’s private space-tech arena, says the aspiration is to build a strong space-tech enterprise for the …

Target space station by 2035, Indian on moon by 2040: PM
1 year, 2 months ago

Target space station by 2035, Indian on moon by 2040: PM

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday directed the Indian Space Research Organisation to aim for setting up “Bharatiya Antriksha Station”, or an Indian space station, by 2035, and seek to land the first Indian on the moon by 2040. During the meeting, the department of space affirmed that the first unmanned demonstration launch under Gaganyaan, which will test …

US keen on buying space tech from India: Somanath
1 year, 2 months ago

US keen on buying space tech from India: Somanath

Deccan Chronicle  

Rameswaram: Isro Chairman S. Somanath on Sunday said that space experts from NASA of the United States, after witnessing the work of Indian space scientists on the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, suggested that India sell its space technology “In Chandrayaan-3, when we designed and developed the spacecraft, we invited experts from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of NASA,” he told an event organized …

NASA experts wanted India to share space technology: ISRO chief Somanath
1 year, 2 months ago

NASA experts wanted India to share space technology: ISRO chief Somanath

Live Mint  

Indian Space Research Organisation chairman S Somanath Sunday said NASA-JPL experts wanted India to share its space technology with the US after witnessing the developmental activities of Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, reported PTI. The ISRO chief who was addressing students at an event organised by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s Foundation at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu said times have changed and India is …

India’s space economy has potential to reach $44 billion by 2033 with about 8% global share
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s space economy has potential to reach $44 billion by 2033 with about 8% global share

The Hindu  

Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre unveiled the decadal vision and strategy for the Indian space economy, on October 10. As per IN-SPACe’s projection, India’s space economy has the potential to reach ₹35,200 crore by 2033 with about 8% of the global share. Dr. Pawan Goenka, chairman, IN-SPACe said, “As we unveil the decadal vision for Indian space economy, …

ISRO scientists discuss lessons learned from Chandrayaan-3
1 year, 2 months ago

ISRO scientists discuss lessons learned from Chandrayaan-3

The Hindu  

With the success of Chandrayaan-3, the goal of Indian Space Research Organisation to send human beings to space was closer to being realised, said the Moon Mission’s Project Director P. Veeramuthuvel, while interacting with students in Tiruchi on Saturday. Answering a student’s query about manned space missions, at an ‘Amrit Kaal’ initiative hosted by National Institute of Technology-Tiruchi, Mr. Veeramuthuvel …

First trial of India’s unmanned spaceflight may happen in Nov
1 year, 2 months ago

First trial of India’s unmanned spaceflight may happen in Nov

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The first unmanned trial spaceflight of India’s manned space mission, Gaganyaan, “may be ready for takeoff next month,” said Union minister of state for science and space, Jitendra Singh. Speaking at industry body Assocham’s Quantum Technology Conclave in Delhi on Thursday, Singh said that feats such as the upcoming Gaganyaan mission, as well as the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission …

Social media and private partnership: inside the changes at India's space agency
1 year, 2 months ago

Social media and private partnership: inside the changes at India's space agency

The Hindu  

When the Indian Space Research Organization's Chandrayaan-3 mission landed on the moon, more than 8 million people tuned in for the event's YouTube live-stream - a record for the site. "The point is to be open and engage the next generation," said BHM Darukesha 49, who drafts and manages ISRO's social media posts. "Private industry does not need help, they …

Propelling India’s development the right way
1 year, 3 months ago

Propelling India’s development the right way

The Hindu  

‘Aim for the moon’ is a byword for any venture marked by extreme ambition bordering on the foolhardy. Technology to remedy underdevelopment Taken together, these public investments show that India was determined to become a serious player in advanced technologies of the time despite the multifold challenges facing the young nation. In fact the momentous steps India had taken in …

Rajya Sabha unanimously adopts resolution congratulating scientists on success of Chandrayaan-3
1 year, 3 months ago

Rajya Sabha unanimously adopts resolution congratulating scientists on success of Chandrayaan-3

India TV News  

Chandrayaan-3: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday unanimously adopted the resolution congratulating the scientists on the success of Chandrayaan-3. Addressing the Rajya Sabha at the commencement of a discussion on "India's glorious space journey marked by the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3", the Vice-President drew attention to the fact that the success of Chandrayaan-3 has established India's standing as the first …

Behind Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1, PPP Model’s Success Asserts India as Rising Star - News18
1 year, 3 months ago

Behind Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1, PPP Model’s Success Asserts India as Rising Star - News18

News 18  

India’s journey in the realm of space technology has evolved from humble beginnings marked by the launch of a rudimentary rocket in 1963 to becoming the fourth nation globally to have softly landed on the south pole of the Moon. The contribution of the private sector to the Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya L1 missions is a testament to the growing capabilities …

Why ISRO is not India’s NASA: Development has been its agenda, not geopolitical rivalry
1 year, 3 months ago

Why ISRO is not India’s NASA: Development has been its agenda, not geopolitical rivalry

Firstpost  

On 21 November 1963, the sun set one minute before 6 pm at Trivandrum in Kerala. Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha, on watching the launching, had reportedly exclaimed, “The NASA which supplied $6,000 rocket not merely launched the rocket, but also launched our space programme.” The NASA of the United States played a catalytic role in India’s nascent space programme. An …

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