The Logic of Space Policy in India

The Indian space policy has undergone change. It is the 1991 moment for space sector now. But why? What triggered this change? How is it different from what it used to be? What will the new policy achieve?

1. Space technology makes the world spin, in seemingly obscure ways. We are more dependent on it than we realise.

2. The space reforms in India have economic, social, security and political imperatives driving it.

3. We live in a new space age, often referred to as the third space age, characterised by the participation of the private industry.