ISRO

India’s plan to transfer PSLV technology to private firms marks a wider shift toward commercial launch services, even as recent mission setbacks put reliability back in focus.

The Hyderabad-based company will supply RTIS satellite communication equipment and maintenance support for Indian Railways over three years.

As missions push deeper into space, AI-driven autonomy is becoming essential, raising new questions about reliability and control.

Allocation rises to ₹13,705.63 crore for FY27, with capital spending climbing to ₹6,375.92 crore as the government backs launch vehicles, satellites and higher outlays for space science.

Human spaceflight tests, private rocket launches and industrial firsts line up as Isro and startups move from ambition to execution.