India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The LVM3-M6 mission successfully deployed the US-based AST Space Mobile's BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite, into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) of 520km circular, which is the heaviest payload (6100kg) to be launched by LVM3 from Indian soil. This launch has demonstrated India's technological prowess, which has significantly enhanced commercial confidence in LVM3 launch vehicle, thereby becoming one of the preferred launch vehicles in the international commercial launch services market.

Government is pursuing international space cooperation for providing strategic and technological gains to Indian space program. Meeting targets of Space Vision 2047 including human spaceflight, space station and space exploration missions is the core component of such efforts. Enhancing launch capability, widening ground station network, expanding space infrastructure and application base, promoting participation of Indian space industries in international exhibitions & business forums, B2B engagements and integrating Indian industries into global supply chains also forms part of international cooperation strategy. Government has also established dialogue mechanisms and joint innovation roadmaps with partner countries to gain from their technological expertise and strategic benefits.

In order to expand the country's role as a reliable provider of space services, the Government is enabling the private sector through IN-SPACe to develop indigenous capabilities across the space sector, including the launch vehicle segment. Some of the key initiatives undertaken are:

The following initiatives/schemes have been announced by IN-SPACe in order to enable, promote participation of private enterprises in space activities:

Government is pursuing international space cooperation for providing strategic and technological gains to Indian space program. Meeting targets of Space Vision 2047 including human spaceflight, space station and space exploration missions is the core component of such efforts. Enhancing launch capability, widening ground station network, expanding space infrastructure and application base, promoting participation of Indian space industries in international exhibitions & business forums, B2B engagements and integrating Indian industries into global supply chains also forms part of international cooperation strategy. Government has also established dialogue mechanisms and joint innovation roadmaps with partner countries to gain from their technological expertise and strategic benefits.

This information was given by the Minister of State (Ind. Charge) Science & Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State PMO; Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Atomic Energy, Space Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

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