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Cambridge Study Sparks Debate Over India's Space Program Efficiency
A recent Cambridge study has found that India’s satellite launch costs are four times higher than those in the US, sparking a debate over the efficiency of India’s space program. The Indian Space Department has disputed the study’s findings, citing the advantages of subsidies and strategic savings. Despite this, the government is implementing funding schemes to support private sector space ventures, with expectations of a sharp decrease in launch fees in the near future, as reported by The Economic Times.