“The Research and Development should be the backbone to support the sphere of Indian Space competence”. Substantiate (200 Words)


  1. We need to few other missions to make GSLV commercially operable
  2. Need for more civilian application technology
  3. RnD -> more player including private sector
  4. Increased capability in R&D will enable us to collaborate on advanced technologies with other space powers like US and Russia. We can then develop more indigenization and stop depending on hopes of technology transfer from the developed world.
  5. R&D will also enable ISRO to attract young talent from colleges and universities and infuse fresh ideas in the Indian space program.
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