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Q71·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2026

Private Sector Integration in Space

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Question

Consider the following statements with regard to involvement of private entities in India's space programme:

1The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is an autonomous agency formed to facilitate participation of private entities.
2Agnikul Cosmos launched the world's first flight using 3D-printed rocket engine.
3Skyroot Aerospace has developed liquid fuel for GSLV.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

a

1 only

b

1 and 2 only

Answer
c

1 and 3 only

d

1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. IN-SPACe operates as a single-window autonomous nodal agency under the Department of Space to regulate and approve private commercial space activities. Private startup Agnikul Cosmos successfully launched its Agnibaan SOrTeD rocket, featuring the world's first fully 3D-printed single-piece semi-cryogenic engine flight. Statement 3 is incorrect because heavy launch vehicle fuel configurations (such as GSLV liquid stages) are managed directly by ISRO's Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), while private firms focus on custom light-launch systems rather than heavy state vehicles.

Question details

Year

2026

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q71

Subject

Science & Technology

Sub-topic

Space Technology & Astronomy

Type

Statement-based

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Current-affairs-linked

Source hint

IN-SPACe Policy Directives / ISRO Space News

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