India's Space Programme
Institutional Framework
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) operates under the Department of Space (DOS), which functions directly under the Prime Minister's Office. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) was established in 2020 as a single-window agency to promote and authorize private sector participation in space activities.
- ISRO established: 1969 (succeeded INCOSPAR, est. 1962 under Dr. Vikram Sarabhai)
- Key centres relevant to propulsion: Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) — develops liquid and cryogenic engines; ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri — test facility
- Space sector opened to private players through IN-SPACe (2020) and the Indian Space Policy 2023
- Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS): India's planned space station, targeted for completion by 2035; will require heavy-lift capability that the upgraded LVM3 would provide
- Gaganyaan (crewed mission): LVM3 is the designated launch vehicle; semi-cryogenic upgrade will enhance mission safety margins and payload flexibility
● Tracked since February 26, 2026 · last seen July 06, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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