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NATION
SPACE MISSION आवरण
कथा
INDIA'S GIANT LEAP IN SPACE

While India completed an average of 2.15 spacecraft missions per year till
2014, it has now completed an average of 5.35 spacecraft missions every year,
setting a record in the last 7 years. It reflects India's growing stature among the
leading space superpowers. It has been possible through progressive space
reforms, programs and missions. India has added many feathers in its cap - from
successfully putting a satellite into orbit around Mars in its maiden venture through
the Mangalyaan mission or launching 342 satellites of 34 countries India has made
many unprecedented achievements in the space sector in the last few years...

Space reforms approach based on 4 pillars

n Freedom of innovation to the private
sector.

n Role of the government as an enabler.

n To prepare the youth for the future.

n Space sector as a resource for progress.
India is a space super power

n ISRO's PSLV-C45 carried out the mission
or us, the space sector means better
mapping, imaging, and connectivity for of 3 different orbits in a single flight.
"Fthe common man! Better speed from n India has launched highly advanced
shipment to delivery for entrepreneurs!” These satellites GSAT-11 and GSAT-29 to
words spoken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi enhance the high-speed communication
at the launch of the Indian Space Association facilities.
(ISpA), a leading industry association of space and
satellite companies, highlights India's ambitions n ISRO created a world record by launching
for the space sector. This sector plays a pivotal 104 satellites in a single flight.
role in ensuring better weather forecasting, better n With IRNSS-1G, India now has its own
security, and income for farmers and fishermen. satellite navigation system NavIC.
At the same time, it helps us in better monitoring
of the environment, accurate prediction of natural
disasters, saving lives of millions of people.
Space technologies help promote healthcare,
education, and safety in remote areas from natural NOW IN THE 21ST CENTURY,
disasters. There has never been such a decisive INDIA HAS TO ENSURE THAT SPACE
government in India as it is today. That is why we
are moving rapidly to strengthen space exploration PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN
with efficiency and affordability and encourage UNITING THE WORLD.
geospatial map improvement startups to increase - NARENDRA MODI, PRIME MINISTER
their participation.

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