Consider the following statements with regard to involvement of private entities in India’s space programme:
- The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is an autonomous agency formed to facilitate participation of private entities.
- Agnikul Cosmos launched the world’s first flight using 3D-printed rocket engine.
- Skyroot Aerospace has developed liquid fuel for GSLV.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) was established in 2020, it is a single-window, independent, nodal agency that functions as an autonomous agency in the Department of Space (DOS). It facilitates private sector participation in space and serves as a single-point interface for space-related activities. It also works as an interface for the exchange of technologies, procedures, and best practices between NGEs (non-government entities) and government companies.
- Headquarters: Bopal, Ahmedabad.
Statement 2 is correct
- Agnikul Cosmos successfully launched a rocket powered by the world’s first single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine, marking a major milestone in private space technology.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- Skyroot Aerospace has developed launch vehicles such as the Vikram series and cryogenic engine technologies, but it has not developed liquid fuel for the GSLV. The GSLV is developed and operated by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
