AUG 23, 2026
National Space Day: India’s Space Sector Enters a New Era of Growth
National Space Day: India’s Space Story Is Reaching New Heights
AUG 23, 2026
National Space Day: India’s Space Story Is Reaching New Heights
AUG 23, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said consistent government policies and trust in the government are essential to giving space startups the confidence to take risks and innovate.
AUG 23, 2026
India is celebrating its third National Space Day, commemorating Chandrayaan’s historic landing near the Moon’s south pole. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat highlighted the rapid expansion of India’s space ecosystem, saying the sector’s opening to private participation has created immense opportunities. He also noted that ISRO’s workload has grown alongside a manifold expansion in its operational capacity, with satellite development, payload manufacturing, applications and launches now being completed much faster and more efficiently.
AUG 23, 2026
ISRO Chief Dr V Narayanan says India’s space ecosystem must grow through greater participation from startups, companies and the private sector.
AUG 6, 2026
Speaking at the C.D. Deshmukh Lecture hosted by NCAER, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reflected on India's early post-independence development strategy. She highlighted the establishment of institutions such as ISRO, BARC, BHEL and the IITs, while noting that slow infrastructure execution, dependence on external powers, and limited focus on exports affected India's long-term economic trajectory.
JUL 20, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Skyroot Aerospace for its landmark achievement, saying India's young innovators are ushering in a new era of private space exploration and showcasing the nation's growing global stature.
JUL 18, 2026
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh praised Skyroot Aerospace after the successful launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, calling it a milestone for the nation's private space sector.
JUL 18, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Skyroot Aerospace on the successful launch of Vikram-1, describing it as a defining milestone for India's space journey that highlights the growing role of the private sector in driving innovation and inspiring the next generation.
JUL 18, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to Skyroot Aerospace ahead of the maiden orbital launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed launch vehicle, calling it a landmark moment for the country's growing private space sector.