ISpA comment on PM laying the foundation stone for new spaceport in Tamil Nadu

MUMBAI, 28^th FEBRUARY, 2024 (TGN): Lt. Gen. AK Bhatt (Retd), Director General, Indian Space Association shares a comment In the context of PM Narendra Modi laying the foundation stone for the new spaceport in Tamil Nadu's Kulasekaranpattinam

"We thank our Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi for laying the foundation stone for the new spaceport in Tamil Nadu's Kulasekaranpattinam, which is a pivotal moment for India's burgeoning space sector. This facility will play an instrumental role in accommodating the increasing launch frequency of both ISRO and the growing private space industry in the coming years. We believe that India's strategic investment in additional spaceports will position the nation to significantly enhance its launch service capabilities, fostering greater international collaboration and solidifying its status as a global space power. The recent FDI amendment has also come as a welcome move to facilitate the creation of spaceports and further demonstrates the government's commitment to this transformative sector."