India and the second Space Age
GS3अर्थव्यवस्था · विज्ञान-तकनीक · पर्यावरण · सुरक्षा· Space technology (ISRO, missions)· Mains·
चर्चा में क्यों
The publication of the e-book 'India and the Second Space Age' highlights India's transition from state-led space exploration to a commercial and geopolitically ambitious era.
पृष्ठभूमि
The book examines India's evolving identity in space exploration, focusing on the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission and the rise of private space ventures. It specifically addresses challenges regarding dual-use technologies for surveillance and legal ambiguities surrounding liability.
प्रीलिम्स के लिए तथ्य
- विज्ञान-तकनीकGaganyaan: India's human spaceflight mission
- विज्ञान-तकनीकDual-use technologies: Space technologies capable of both civilian and military/surveillance applications
- तथ्यSecond Space Age: Characterized by commercial interests and geopolitical ambitions
मेन्स के लिए
Q. Discuss the challenges and opportunities for India in transitioning to a commercial space economy while navigating the complexities of dual-use technologies and international space law.
उत्तर के आयाम
- Regulatory gap: Lack of clear legal frameworks for private space liability and commercial orbital debris management
- Security dilemma: Balancing civilian space exploration with the proliferation of dual-use surveillance technologies
- Geopolitical positioning: India's role in establishing norms for commercial space activities in the global commons
कीवर्ड: Dual-use technology · Commercial space exploration · Space governance · Gaganyaan mission · Space liability
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