ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announces four functional launch pads by 2029, no privatisation
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Why in news
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announced a roadmap for four functional launch pads by 2029 and a policy of public-private partnership rather than privatisation.
Background
ISRO plans a 2,000-acre SSLV complex at Kulasekarapattinam in Tuticorin district. The roadmap includes three uncrewed Gaganyaan tests and a 350-kg rover for Chandrayaan-5 in collaboration with Japan's space agency.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TSSLV complex: Planned 2,000-acre site at Kulasekarapattinam, Tuticorin district
- S&TChandrayaan-5: Planned mission involving a 350-kg rover in collaboration with Japan's space agency
- FactISRO target: Four functional launch pads to be operational by 2029
- S&TGaganyaan: Plans include three uncrewed tests and training of four astronaut-designates
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the public-private partnership model in India's space exploration and its role in achieving self-reliance in space technology.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Maintaining state control over core space assets while leveraging private sector agility
- Infrastructure expansion: Scaling launch capacity to meet growing demands for satellite deployment and deep space exploration
Keywords: Public-Private Partnership · Space Exploration · Strategic Autonomy · Infrastructure Development · Self-reliance
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