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But the private sector hasn’t had the same level of success, with Indian startups trailing their counterparts in China. Eager to turn that around ahead of national elections expected in April and May, Modi’s cabinet last week approved rules designed to encourage foreign investment in rocket and satellite manufacturing.

India News: India's national space program is taking steps to boost space startups and close the gap with China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the names of four Indian astronauts for the country's first crewed mission in 2025. The government is finalizing regulations to encourage foreign investment in rocket and satellite manufacturing. The new policy promises to simplify the approval process and provide clarity for local companies seeking to expand in the space industry. Indi...

While the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is one of the top national space agencies in the world, the private sector was slow to develop because the government allowed only a few vendors and manufacturers to participate.

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Partial success: Starship failed to separate from booster, then bursts into giant fireball

Partial failure: Starship failed to separate from booster, then explodes in giant fireball

SpaceX said Sunday it is targeting a 2-1/2-hour window beginning at 8 a.m. Eastern time on Monday for the launch of the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built.

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Starship symbolizes space flight's modern, entrepreneurial bent. It is designed to be refueled in orbit, allowing SpaceX to hoist an unprecedented amount of cargo and potentially dozens of people to deep space. And, because it will be reusable, it is expected to be far less expensive to operate than NASA's gold standard.

Richard Branson was long a force to be reckoned with in the booming private space business. But following a serious setback in January, he’s missing in action.