India's New-Age Space Technologies

This PIB backgrounder outlines India's progress in new-age space technologies, moving from its early sounding rocket launch in 1963 to future missions like the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and Gaganyaan. It details advancements across multiple domains, including traditional and next-generation launch vehicles (NGLV), reusable launch technology (Pushpak), scramjet air-breathing propulsion, indigenous electric and green propulsion, radioisotope heating/power systems, and the SpaDeX autonomous in-orbit docking mission. Furthermore, it highlights developments in navigation (NavIC), communication satellites (GSAT series, CMS-03), and Earth observation (NISAR, HysIS). According to the Department of Space, India's space economy targets US$44 billion by 2033, supported by growing private sector investment and technology transfers.