Hyderabad, Nov. 5 -- India is emerging as one of the early global pioneers in space debris removal, with an Indian startup developing advanced technologies to make outer space safer and more sustainable, union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.

Announcing India's vision of achieving debris-free space by 2030, the union Minister said the country's growing capabilities in active space debris removal (ADR) reflected its emerging global leadership in space technology and commitment to ensuring a safe space environment for humanity.

Speaking virtually from New Delhi, at the inauguration of Cosmoserve Space's Base 1 facility at VSD Tech Park, Gachibowli, Hyder...