Backed by foreign investors, the PixxelSpace-led consortium didn't seek any govt funding for the project. It is 'a missed opportunity' for them, say smaller players.
Consortium will invest over Rs 1,200 cr over 5 yrs to launch a constellation of 12 EO satellites in what is being billed as coming of age of India’s private space industry.
Gujarat will focus on manufacturing of satellites & payloads, Tamil Nadu on launch vehicles, and Karnataka will look at the overall manufacturing and assembling.
AICTE & IN-SPACe have launched a model curriculum for a minor degree, which will train students in space tech, spacecraft systems & engineering, and launch vehicle design.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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