Isro will remain ‘bedrock of Indian space sector’, says Goenka
Pawan Goenka, chairman of IN-SPACe, has reaffirmed that ISRO will remain the bedrock of India's space sector despite ongoing reforms. The statement addresses concerns from employee unions regarding the potential privatization of launch vehicle manufacturing.
Why it matters
It clarifies the strategic division of labor between India's state space agency and the growing private sector, aiming to balance commercialization with national scientific goals.
BENGALURU: Two days after employee associations representing thousands of Isro staff sought a formal written clarification on Isro’s future, Pawan Goenka, chairman, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) said that Isro will remain the “bedrock of the Indian space sector”.“...Let me say it unequivocally: Isro’s role is by no means diminishing. It will remain the bedrock of the Indian space sector. The reforms since 2020 are about expanding India’s overall space ecosystem. IN-SPACe will facilitate and authorise greater non-govt participation, while NSIL will help commercialise mature capabilities,” he said in a statement.His statement about Space PSU NSIL helping commercialisation of mature capabilities comes at a time when IN-SPACe has been announcing Expressions of Interest (EoIs) and plans to transfer technology to the private sector.In fact, IN-SPACe had even announced an EoI inviting private industry to operate the proposed second spaceport in Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu, once it has…
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