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India is targeting 50 annual launches by 2030.
IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan K Goenka said ISRO’s role is not diminishing.
Goenka said reforms since 2020 are meant to expand the space ecosystem.
The plan assigns industry more manufacturing work while ISRO focuses on advanced research.
Why it mattersIt signals a major expansion of India’s space capacity, affecting commercial launches, investment, and ISRO’s future role.
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Goenka said India has over 450 space startups.
ISRO rejected claims that it will be privatised or reduced in importance.
The target is linked to cooperation between government agencies and private companies.