ISRO Chairman S Somanath talks plans to commercialise Indian space sector
The change in mindset has been influenced by how space-related activities in countries like the USA have been turned into economic activity, Somnath said while speaking at the Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL) 2024 being held at Kanakakunnu Palace.News Arena Network - New Delhi - UPDATED: February 10, 2024, 09:13 AM - 4 mins read
ISRO Chairman S Somanath. File Photo.
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