What will India have to do to become a superpower in the space sector? ISRO chief gave this big information
science news desk,Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Chairman S. Somnath has emphasized on removing unnecessary restrictions to make India a superpower in the space sector. He said that at present India’s space industry is progressing rapidly. The main reason for this is that it has been opened to the private sector. Then there are some hurdles that need to be overcome. After this, no one will be able to stop India from becoming a superpower in space science.
‘Important role of private sector in space’
S Somnath (ISRO Chief S Somnath) said this at a function organized on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the launch of India’s first rocket. He said that the private sector has played a major role in the development of the space sector, which has significantly increased India’s satellite manufacturing capabilities. The ISRO chief said, ‘Earlier, only ISRO used to develop and produce satellites, launch vehicles and related technologies. ISRO has only 17,000 people and a budget of Rs 13,000 crore.
‘More than 130 startups in India
He (ISRO Chief S Somnath) said that there are now more than 130 startups in the space sector in India, some of which have 400 to 500 employees. Their turnover is Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 crore. Some of them are even paying better salaries than ISRO. There is also a great demand for retired scientists from ISRO. These companies are waiting for people to retire from ISRO.
‘5 companies are making satellites’
ISRO chief S Somnath said India can emerge as a center of excellence for satellite manufacturing. Due to this, India’s space sector business is also expected to increase manifold. “Technology development and progress in space science are fine, but business is important,” he said. At present five Indian companies are capable of making satellites. Three of them have built and successfully launched their satellites from abroad.
‘Launched only in India’
Somnath (ISRO Chief S Somnath) said, ‘We do not want their satellites to be launched from foreign countries. We want them to use our launch centres. We want them to build satellites here; They can bring whatever technology they want, but build here and launch from here. He clarified that the private sector does not diminish ISRO’s role in space science. ISRO will continue to do what it is doing now. Now we are talking about sending people into space. ISRO will continue to progress.
