India stands at a pivotal crossroads in its journey in space. The era of state-led exploration has given way to the “Second Space Age”—a competitive frontier defined by commercial interests, private enterprise, and new geopolitical ambitions. India and the second Space Age offers a comprehensive survey of the challenges and opportunities ahead. What’s inside:From Thumba to the Moon: should ISRO continue to follow the Sarabhai doctrine?, by Vasudevan MukunthSurveillance and dual-use technologies, by Aroon DeepThe second Space Age is here. Now India must outgrow it, by Ashwin PrasadSpace trucking: India’s space boom faces promise and pressure worldwide, by Jacob P. KoshyIndia targets ambitious 2047 space goals amid manufacturing hurdles,by Sandhya RameshWho is the vyomanaut?

Source: The Hindu April 07, 2026 09:30 UTC