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Indian Pilot Set for Historic ISS Mission on Axiom-4

  • #India
  • #Space
  • #United States of America
Indian Pilot Set for Historic ISS Mission on Axiom-4
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JUN 4
Above:  A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a Crew Dragon spacecraft stands at pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on Jan. 17, 2024 in Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States.  Image copyright: Paul Hennesy/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Images
story last updated JUN 6

The Spin

Pro-government narrative

India's bold strides in space reflect its emergence as a truly global space power — achieving what others have at a fraction of the cost. With the Gaganyaan mission set to launch astronauts in 2027, and Shubhanshu Shukla soon heading to the ISS, India is proving that ambition, talent, and ingenuity — not massive budgets — are what truly propel a nation into the future of space exploration.

PHYS

Government-critical narrative

India's space ambitions are impressive, but cracks are showing beneath the surface. With ISRO's budget a fraction of NASA's and a workforce dwarfed by global peers, complex missions like Gaganyaan face real risks of delay and overreach. Private sector involvement remains limited, hampered by regulatory and financial barriers. Without deeper investment and structural reform, India may struggle to stay competitive in the evolving global space race.

Countercurrents

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