India's Expanding Space Capabilities

India's space capabilities are not just about exploration; they're transforming infrastructure management and setting the stage for ambitious future missions. The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights the country's impressive fleet of 56 active space assets, including communication, navigation, scientific, and earth observation satellites.

Key Developments in Space Technology

ISRO's addition of a small satellite launch vehicle (SSLV) and the successful launch of 72 OneWeb satellites into low earth orbit by New Space India Limited (NSIL) mark significant milestones. The collaboration with SpaceX to launch the GSAT-20 satellite further enhances India's communication infrastructure.

Future Missions and Vision

India's Space Vision 2047 is steering the country towards groundbreaking milestones, with the Cabinet approving four major missions: Gaganyaan follow-on mission, Chandrayaan-4 Lunar Sample Return Mission, Venus Orbiter Mission, and the development of Next Generation Launch Vehicle.

Enhancing Infrastructure with Geospatial Platforms

ISRO's advanced geospatial platforms are crucial for infrastructure monitoring and management, supporting projects from rural development to urban planning. Key platforms include Bhuvan for infrastructure monitoring, Electrical Infrastructure Management for states like Maharashtra, NyayaVikas Portal for Judicial Infrastructure, and the creation of large-scale 2D urban geospatial databases for 238 AMRUT cities.