India, June 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

India's space journey over the last 12 years reflects the spirit of Vishwas, Vikas and Jan Kalyan. Driven by Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the nation has emerged as a leading space power. Landmark achievements include Chandrayaan-3's lunar south pole landing, Aditya-L1's solar mission, and preparations for Gaganyaan and a national space station. Space startups have grown from one in 2014 to over 400 as on Feb 2026. Liberalised Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms, greater private participation, and NSIL-led commercialisation have accelerated growth. These achievements reflect a confident and self-reliant India using space technology ...