India's Space Programme: Empowerment and Development
Prime Minister highlighted the multifaceted impact of India's space programme, emphasizing its role in both scientific exploration and socio-economic empowerment, during the Global Space Exploration Conference 2025.
Key Highlights
- Empowerment through Space:
- Space technology aids in governance, livelihood enhancement, and public safety.
- Applications include fisherman alerts, railway safety, and weather forecasting.
- International Collaborations:
- India has launched satellites benefiting South Asian nations and plans a G20 satellite mission.
- Emphasis on collective global benefits from space exploration.
- Significant Milestones:
- First nation to land near the South Pole of the Moon.
- Successful Mars mission on the first attempt in 2014.
- Over 400 satellites launched for 34 nations.
- Plans for the Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035 and lunar presence by 2040.
- Innovations and Future Plans:
- Achievements in cryogenic engines and satellite docking.
- Gaganyaan, India’s first human spaceflight mission.
- Upcoming joint ISRO-NASA mission to the International Space Station.
- Private Sector and Startups:
- Over 250 space startups working on satellite technology and propulsion systems.
- Women scientists leading key missions.
Conclusion
India's space programme is not just aimed at its own development but is also committed to contributing to global knowledge, addressing common challenges, and inspiring future generations.