Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:32pm on 16 Jul 2025,Wednesday Science
India’s space industry is witnessing a surge in start-up activity following astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic return from the ISS. Bengaluru-based Bellatrix Aerospace called it a “moonshot moment” for India’s private sector, comparing it to Rakesh Sharma’s 1984 mission. With ISRO and government alignment towards human spaceflight and ₹33,000 crore backing Gaganyaan, investor confidence is rising. Bellatrix is developing green propulsion tech, hoping to extend crewed missions. Experts say India is poised to lead globally in space innovation. Shukla’s mission marks a turning point for India’s ambitions and its rapidly growing private space ecosystem. (PC: NDTV)
