India emerges as global leader in satellite launches

India has solidified its position as the world’s premier launchpad for foreign satellites, with a record number of successful missions in the past decade, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

According to the figures, since 2014, India has launched 398 foreign satellites, a staggering increase compared to just 35 in the preceding 35 years. This is reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS.

Indian Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh also highlighted India’s growing dominance in commercial space launches.

“Today, 90 per cent of foreign satellite launches are being carried out through the Indian Space Research Organisation, reflecting the global confidence in our capabilities,” he said.

He credited the country’s achievements to strategic reforms implemented over the past decade, which have opened the space sector to private enterprises, fostering increased innovation, investment, and international partnerships.

Looking ahead, India has set a target of launching 100 additional missions in the next five years.

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