As India’s private spacetech sector takes off, competition for its most experienced scientists is raising questions about how the country can build a thriving commercial space industry without hollowing out the institution that helped make it possible.

A robust talent pipeline will ensure India’s continued public-sector success and spur private sector momentum in the space sector

Skyroot Aerospace's orbital success fuels India's private space sector expansion. Startups are accelerating plans for commercial rocket and satellite launches. Agnikul Cosmos…