India's Ambitious Plans for Space Launch Expansion by 2029
India is gearing up to enhance its space-launch capabilities significantly by 2029, with plans for four new launch pads and a dedicated SSLV complex in Tamil Nadu. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan shared insights on the upcoming Gaganyaan mission, which includes uncrewed test flights and astronaut training. Additionally, the agency is collaborating with Japan on the Chandrayaan-5 lunar mission.
Narayanan emphasized the importance of private sector partnerships in meeting the growing demand for satellite launches while ensuring ISRO remains a public entity. This expansion aims to foster economic…
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- Science
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- Jobs & careers, ISRO & space, Railways & travel, Defence & security
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- Tamil Nadu
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- Gyanhigyan
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- narendra chaudhary
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- Sunday, 25 October 2026, 1:16 pm IST
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