{"id":51630,"date":"2025-08-19T20:33:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T15:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=51630"},"modified":"2025-08-19T20:33:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T15:03:37","slug":"space-programme-critical-role-viksit-bharat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/19-08-2025\/space-programme-critical-role-viksit-bharat","title":{"rendered":"Critical Role of the Space Programme for Viksit Bharat by 2047"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Space<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The recent Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla journey to ISS marks India&#8217;s ascent as a major space power, aligning with the <strong>vision of Viksit Bharat 2047<\/strong> and embracing the <strong>philosophy of Vishwabandhu Bharat<\/strong> in the space sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dimensions of India\u2019s Space Programme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scientific &amp; Technological Dimension:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost-effective innovation:<\/strong> India\u2019s missions, such as Chandrayaan-3, succeeded in lunar landing at about 1\/10th the cost of global peers; the ISS research mission was also completed at a fraction of international costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indigenous R&amp;D:<\/strong> Development of launch vehicles (PSLV, GSLV Mk-III), navigation (NavIC), and cryogenic technology showcases India\u2019s self-reliance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economic Dimension:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Space Economy:<\/strong> Currently worth ~$8 billion, India\u2019s space sector is projected to reach $40 billion by 2040.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Startup ecosystem: <\/strong>Home to over 300 startups like Skyroot Aerospace, Agnikul Cosmos, and Pixxel, supported by IN-SPACe and NSIL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Satellite services: <\/strong>Drive growth in broadband (OneWeb, Jio-Satellite), agriculture, logistics, and financial inclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diplomatic &amp; Global Dimension (Vishwabandhu Bharat):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>South-South cooperation:<\/strong> India provides satellites and launch services to African and Asian nations (e.g., GSAT-9 \u201cSouth Asia Satellite\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International collaborations:<\/strong> Key projects with NASA (NISAR mission), Artemis Accords, and partnerships with France, Russia, SpaceX, and Axiom Space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soft power: <\/strong>India is recognized as a responsible, affordable space launch provider fostering goodwill worldwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social &amp; Developmental Dimension:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Health &amp; education:<\/strong> Telemedicine and tele-education programs connect rural India via INSAT satellites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agriculture: <\/strong>Satellite-based yield forecasting, soil moisture mapping, and precision farming increase productivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disaster management:<\/strong> Real-time alerts and tracking (INSAT, RISAT) bolster climate resilience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Urban planning:<\/strong> Remote sensing and GIS underpin smart city development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inclusivity: <\/strong>Spaces technology benefits extend beyond urban areas, supporting rural and marginalized communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security &amp; Strategic Dimension:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Indigenous navigation:<\/strong> NavIC ensures India is not reliant on foreign navigation systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Military use:<\/strong> Development of military communication and surveillance satellites; dual-use technologies enhance security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ASAT Test (2019):<\/strong> Demonstration of anti-satellite capability established deterrence in space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Geopolitical leverage:<\/strong> Strategic autonomy enhanced vis-\u00e0-vis the US, China, and Russia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"f9f7f6\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/08\/india-major-space-initiatives-roadmap-1024x635.png\" alt=\"india-major-space-initiatives-roadmap\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-51632\" style=\"--dominant-color: #f9f7f6; width:475px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/08\/india-major-space-initiatives-roadmap-1024x635.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/08\/india-major-space-initiatives-roadmap-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/08\/india-major-space-initiatives-roadmap-768x476.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/08\/india-major-space-initiatives-roadmap-1536x952.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/08\/india-major-space-initiatives-roadmap.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rising competition from private global giants (SpaceX, Blue Origin, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Space debris and orbital congestion issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low R&amp;D investment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balancing commercialization with national security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need for clear regulatory frameworks for startups and FDI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Way Forward<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increase R&amp;D investment to meet global benchmarks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitate private sector participation with simplified procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance space diplomacy\u2014especially with the Global South and major powers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prioritize sustainability and responsible use of outer space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: PIB<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The recent Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla journey to ISS marks India&#8217;s ascent as a major space power, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and embracing the philosophy of Vishwabandhu Bharat in the space sector.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Rising competition from private global giants (SpaceX, Blue Origin, etc.).<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Space debris and orbital congestion issues.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Low R&#038;D investment.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Balancing commercialization with national security.<\/li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/19-08-2025\/space-programme-critical-role-viksit-bharat\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm float-end\">Read\u00a0More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":51662,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-51630","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-current-affairs"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/08\/space-programme-critical-role-viksit-bharat.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51630","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51630"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51630\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51678,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51630\/revisions\/51678"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51662"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51630"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51630"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51630"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}