Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:36am on 28 Feb 2024,Wednesday India
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a new spaceport in Kulasekharapatnam, Tamil Nadu. The site will complement the existing one in Sriharikota, addressing limitations for small rocket launches due to land constraints. The new location's proximity to the equator makes it ideal for polar orbit missions. With an allocated area of 961 hectares, it is expected to be operational in two years at a cost of around ₹1000 crores. Private companies like Skyroot Aerospace and Agnikul Cosmos anticipate benefits, enhancing India's spacefaring capabilities and boosting the small rocket market.
