In the context of commercialization of space sector, discuss the limitations that are being faced by private sector in space exploration in India.
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Limitations
· When India embarked on exploration of the Moon and Mars in 2003, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) restricted it to a science-driven pursuit.
· So the output of India’s Mars Orbiter Mission has been limited to a few scientific research papers, some earnings for industry contractors, and a fillip to India’s international perception management.
· For instance, the announcements or proposed planetary missions on ISRO’s portal are highly restrictive in terms of participation.
· They are limited to ISRO and the department of space laboratories, and sometimes public universities.
· Lack of participation from private sector and start -ups cannot easily participate in space activities.
· ISRO is short of talent that can work simultaneously on Venus, Moon, Mars, asteroid and comet missions.
· Not identifying commercialization of space sector as a national priority
