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- India aims for a sustained lunar presence by 2040 and a Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035.
- The government shifts from milestone missions to a comprehensive strategy including human spaceflight and private investment.
- India's space economy stands at $8 billion and could reach $40–45 billion in a decade, backed by about 400 startups.
- The INR1 trillion Research, Development and Innovation Scheme aims to back deep-tech projects and spur growth.
