Srinagar, Aug. 24 -- India's space journey is no longer merely a story of rockets, satellites and distant planets. It is a story of national confidence-a remarkable transformation from a modest beginning to an ambitious space power with its eyes firmly fixed on the future. When India began its space programme, resources were limited and expectations were modest. Yet the vision was extraordinary. The early pioneers of the Indian space programme understood that space technology was not a luxury for a developing country; it could become an instrument of development. Satellites could connect remote communities, improve weather forecasting, support agriculture, strengthen communication and help manage natural disasters. That philosophy laid th...