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India’s 2047 Vision: Space Sector Initiatives Discussed in Parliament to Boost Development Goals

Manish Kumar

Government of India has been making significant efforts towards achieving the goals outlined in India’s Space Vision 2047. These efforts focus on technological advancements, international partnerships, increasing the participation of private players and advancing space exploration missions. The major initiatives taken up are Government of India has carried out Space sector reforms in 2020 to allow participation of Indian private sector in space activities. As a part of these reforms, Government has delineated the roles of various entities viz., IN-SPACe, ISRO and NSIL. Government of India has announced the Space…

India’s GSAT-N2 Satellite: Why SpaceX, Not ISRO, Is Handling the Launch

Manish Kumar

ISRO and India’s Pioneering Space Journey India’s space program, spearheaded by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has been a beacon of innovation, propelling the nation to the forefront of global space exploration. From the success of the Chandrayaan missions to the remarkable feat of the Mars Orbiter Mission, ISRO has consistently showcased India’s technological prowess. However, the upcoming launch of the GSAT-N2 satellite, a vital component of India’s communication infrastructure, is not being carried out by ISRO but by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. This shift raises questions about the decision…

Key Decisions by Modi Cabinet: From ‘One Nation, One Election’ to Chandrayaan-4

Manish Kumar

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, made several significant decisions on Wednesday, ranging from the concept of simultaneous elections to advancements in India’s space ambitions. These decisions, announced through a series of tweets by the Prime Minister, aim to make India’s democratic processes more participatory and bolster the country’s space exploration capabilities. ‘One Nation, One Election’: A Major Step in Electoral Reform One of the most notable decisions was the approval of the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative. This proposal, recommended by a high-level committee, envisions holding…