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India Marks 80th Independence Day With Ambitious Space Plans
As India marks its 80th Independence Day, the country is expanding its space capabilities, with a focus on launch systems, satellites, space applications, and human spaceflight. The Indian space sector has grown significantly, with private investment surging and the number of registered space start-ups increasing to around 440. The government has implemented reforms to enable private participation and investment, and India is now targeting global leadership in the space industry. This was reported by the Press Information Bureau.