What Happened
India Shifts Focus To R&D As Private Sector Takes Over Launch Vehicle Production
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is considering exiting the manufacturing of launch vehicles, with plans to transfer mature technologies to private companies and public-sector undertakings. ISRO will focus on R&D, advanced technologies, and scientific missions, while private players will take over commercial manufacturing and operations. The move is part of India’s push to promote privatization in the space industry, as reported by Inc42.