Overview

• India marks the golden jubilee of its first satellite, Aryabhata, launched on April 19, 1975, which laid the foundation for its space program.
• Prime Minister Modi emphasized India's transformation into a global space leader, achieving cost-effective and groundbreaking missions like Chandrayaan-3 and the Mars Orbiter Mission.
• India holds the record for launching 104 satellites simultaneously and became the first nation to reach the Moon's south pole.
• The Indian space sector now includes over 325 private startups, a significant growth from just one company a decade ago.
• Upcoming missions include Gaganyaan, SpaDeX, Chandrayaan-4, a Venus Orbiter, and a Mars Lander, showcasing India's ambitious roadmap for future exploration.