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NEW DELHI: Briefing Lok Sabha about India’s top ranking in Space, Union Minister, Dr Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said, India is the fifth amongst space faring nations having end-to-end capabilities in space research and development, including the capability to launch from our own land and operate programs of earth observation, satellite communication, meteorology, space science & navigation and ground infrastructure.
In reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Dr Jitendra Singh informed that right now New Space industries are also emerging at fast pace after space sector reforms.
The Minister also listed out significant progress made by ISRO during the last five years. Some of the major achievements include 27 satellites and 22 Launch Vehicle missions have been successfully accomplished during the period (July 2018 – July 2023).