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India lays foundations for a new spaceport dedicated to smaller launches
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is constructing its second spaceport, which aims to help private players launch small rockets in space with less fuel consumption.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the second spaceport, located on an island named Kulasekharapatnam off the southern state of Tamil Nadu. “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,” said A.K.
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