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India Expands Space Capabilities With Private Sector Participation
ISRO chairman V Narayanan has clarified that the space agency will remain under government control despite the growing involvement of private companies in India’s space programme. Private firms will undertake certain activities on a commercial basis as India expands its space capabilities to meet rising demand for satellite services. ISRO plans to support startups and private enterprises in the space sector, with 75% of its launch budget already going to private industries. The launch of navigation satellite NVS-03 remains on schedule for October 30, according to a report by The Hindu.