India to add four launch pads for space operations by 2029, ISRO Chairman says
India's space agency, ISRO, plans to enhance its operations by establishing four functional launch pads by 2029, as announced by ISRO Chairman V Narayanan. This expansion includes a dedicated Small Satellite Launch Vehicle complex at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu and a third launch pad at Sriharikota to accommodate the increasing global demand for satellite launches. Narayanan also mentioned that ISRO aims to conduct its first uncrewed Gaganyaan test within the next two months, with additional tests planned before a crewed mission. Furthermore, he outlined future projects, including Chandrayaan-5, a lunar mission in collaboration with Japan, and emphasized that ISRO will remain a public entity.
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