India is fifth amongst spacefaring countries in the world having end-to-end capabilities in space R&D: Govt replies in LS

New Delhi: India is the fifth amongst spacefaring countries in the world having end-to-end capabilities in space research and development. Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space Dr Jitendra Singh said this in a written reply in Lok Sabha yesterday.

He said that India has the capability to launch from



its own land and operate programmes of earth observation, satellite communication, meteorology, space science and navigation, and ground infrastructure. He further added that now after space sector reforms, the NewSpace industries are also emerging at a fast pace.