ISRO could relaunch PSLV by June or July: Jitendra Singh
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Space technology (ISRO, missions)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh stated that ISRO is confident in resuming PSLV launches by June or July 2026 following recent failures.
Background
ISRO is conducting pre-runs to resume Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) operations. The government has launched a research fund and a program to help deep tech startups reach technology readiness level (TRL) 4.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TPSLV: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle used by ISRO for satellite launches
- FactGaganyaan mission: Scheduled for 2027
- FactTRL 4: Technology Readiness Level target for deep tech startups under new government program
- PostJitendra Singh: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the Gaganyaan mission in establishing India's position in the global space economy and the role of deep-tech startups in this ecosystem.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Startup ecosystem: Bridging the gap between laboratory prototypes and TRL 4 for commercial viability
- Public-Private Partnership: Leveraging academia-industry collaboration to accelerate indigenous space technology
- Mission reliability: Addressing technical bottlenecks in heavy-lift launch vehicles to ensure mission success
Keywords: Space Exploration · Deep Tech · Technology Readiness Level · Indigenous Innovation · Public-Private Partnership
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