The government is likely to tweak its draft ‘Humans in Space Policy 2021’ document. It may include private space-tech startups in the programme, according to industry experts.
Space-tech startups
Indian space policy in 2022 will define the role that private startups will play an important role, an expert said. The new policy may come at the juncture of the two uncrewed Gaganyaan test missions, another expert said.
Union minister Jitendra Singh had said Gaganyaan, India’s manned space mission will launch in 2023. India’s own space station, meanwhile, is being earmarked for the year 2030.