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ISRO Reassures No Loss of Role Amid Private Sector Participation
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 10:37 AM
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India's space agency ISRO has clarified that involving private companies will not dilute its core responsibilities, emphasizing that the move will allow it to concentrate on developing next‑generation space technology.
ISRO officials addressed media on Tuesday, stating that the agency’s role in India’s space programme will remain unchanged despite plans to involve private players.
The agency highlighted that the collaboration aims to bring in industry expertise and accelerate technology development, while ISRO will continue to oversee mission planning, launch operations and scientific research.
By delegating certain commercial aspects, ISRO intends to focus resources on next‑generation launch vehicles and satellite technologies, ensuring the country stays competitive in the global space market.
The announcement was welcomed by stakeholders who had expressed concerns that privatisation could undermine ISRO’s autonomy and long‑term objectives.
The agency highlighted that the collaboration aims to bring in industry expertise and accelerate technology development, while ISRO will continue to oversee mission planning, launch operations and scientific research.
By delegating certain commercial aspects, ISRO intends to focus resources on next‑generation launch vehicles and satellite technologies, ensuring the country stays competitive in the global space market.
The announcement was welcomed by stakeholders who had expressed concerns that privatisation could undermine ISRO’s autonomy and long‑term objectives.