India's space-tech industry is taking off
There are at least 140 space-tech startups in India, up from just five before the pandemic.?Much of India’s space industry is built on the success of the Indian Space Research Organisation — the local version of NASA — whose “workhorse” rocket has a reputation for being one of the most reliable in the industry. Combined with a young, affordable, and highly skilled workforce, India is fast becoming one of the most competitive launch sites in the world.
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