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- 1Debate erupts over government policy on ISRO's future●Tech Transfer Or Backdoor Sale? | Modi Govt Boosting Or Compromising ISRO’s Future? | Akash Banerjee
A heated debate is under way in India over the government's space policy, with critics asking whether recent changes amount to genuine technology transfer and private-sector growth, or a backdoor sale of ISRO's assets and expertise. Supporters argue the reforms boost the space sector and free the agency to focus on ambitious missions, while opponents fear India's premier space organisation is being compromised for private gain.
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Heavy rainfall is battering coastal Andhra Pradesh and Chennai, with Cyclone Murasu prompting a high alert around Bapatla, where the sea has surged about 50 metres forward at Suryalanka beach. Tirupati airport has been flooded and walls collapsed, while orange alerts have been issued for several Chennai districts. A new low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal, captured by ISRO satellite imagery, raises fears of another cyclone hitting the state, with moderate rain forecast today.
- 3ISRO Scientists Voicing Concerns Over Future▼ISRO Is Not Being Sold. So Why Are Its Scientists Worried?
ISRO is not being sold, but its scientists are reportedly worried, according to a discussion circulating online. The concerns point to unease within India's space research community about the agency's direction, though no specific privatisation or policy decision is confirmed. The debate comes amid wider talk in India about private sector involvement in space activities.
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Discussion is underway about whether India's space ambitions can advance on ISRO alone. The argument being made is that the country's future in space will depend on a wider ecosystem, including private companies and startups working alongside the state space agency, rather than relying solely on government-led missions.