ISRO is set to stop manufacturing launch vehicles and satellites, transferring these responsibilities and technologies to India's private sector for enhanced space industry growth.
ISRO will focus on research and scientific missions instead
Aug 23, 2026
03:04 pm
What's the storyIndia's space program is undergoing a major transformation as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) prepares to hand over the manufacturing of launch vehicles and routine satellites to private companies.
This transition was revealed by IN-SPACe Chairman Dr. Pawan Goenka during his address at Business Today's India @ 100 Economy Summit.
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