India's Space Ambition: 50 Launches a Year and the Great Private Sector Debate

India is aiming for 50 space launches per year by 2030, a massive jump from its current once-a-month cadence. The goal is to build 200–300 new satellites in the next six to seven years to meet the country's growing need for space-based services.

The Engine Room

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan revealed that 80% of the budget for every rocket launch already goes to Indian industries. The agency is now tapping into a network of 450 private firms, up from just one...