What Happened
New Delhi Seeks Balance Between Launch Costs And Satellite Capabilities
India is shifting its focus towards micro-satellites, which are seen as the ‘Goldilocks zone’ for the country’s space economy, offering a balance between commercial viability and smaller size. With three small satellite launchers capable of deploying satellites weighing between 100-500kg, India aims to establish significant micro-satellite constellations, which could provide precise intelligence capabilities for diverse applications. This development was reported by Mint.