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India Plans Significant Space Expansion with Private Partnerships
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to expand its space operations significantly with four functional launch pads by 2029. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan outlined the agency’s roadmap, which includes a dedicated Small Satellite Launch Vehicle complex at Kulasekarapattinam. The agency will partner with private firms to meet surging global and domestic demands for satellite deployment. The expansion was announced by Narayanan at a graduation ceremony, as reported by The Hindu.