ISRO's big launch plans: 7 missions by March, Moon samples coming soon
ISRO is gearing up for seven rocket launches by March 2026, including some major firsts.
Among the highlights: India's first human spaceflight set for 2027, and Chandrayaan-4 aiming to bring back Moon samples in 2028.
Plus, the very first PSLV built entirely by Indian industry is on the list—pretty exciting times ahead, as shared by ISRO chief V Narayanan.
More spacecraft, private players, and a space station in the works
To keep up with growing demand, ISRO wants to triple its spacecraft production over the next three years.
They're teaming up with Japan's JAXA for a mission to hunt water ice at the Moon's south pole and are planning to launch the first module of an Indian Space Station by 2028.
With over 450 companies and 330 startups now involved thanks to recent reforms, India's aiming to boost its share of the global space economy—and maybe even hit $44 billion by 2033.