ISRO to have four launch pads by 2029, says Narayanan
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announced plans to expand India's space infrastructure to four functional launch pads by 2029. The expansion includes a new dedicated Small Satellite Launch Vehicle complex in Kulasekarapattinam to address rising global satellite demand.
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This expansion signals India's growing ambition to become a major global hub for commercial satellite launches and space technology.
ISRO to have four launch pads by 2029, says Narayanan left Dr. Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space, Chairman, ISRO, Chairman, Space Commission, Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Bangalore, handing over a degree certificate to students at Graduation day in Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research in Porur on October 24, 2026 Velankanni Raj B. Velankanni Raj B. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/hja08k/article71622664.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/TH24-Meghna-ISRGQRGN403R.6.jpg.jpg VELANKANNI RAJ B CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 24/10/2026: Dr. Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space, Chairman, ISRO, Chairman, Space Commission, Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Bangalore, handing over a degree certificate to students at Graduation day in Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education And Research in Porur on Saturday. V.R. Venkataachalam, Chancellor, also present. Photo: Velankanni Raj B/The Hindu The ISRO chief said that the upcoming Kulasekarapattinam spaceport facility will feature crucial infrastructure such as integration buildings, launch pads, rail-track systems, telemetry, tracking, and command systems Chennai ISRO Chairman V.
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