Takshashila Research Note - Space Stations: Promises & Challenges

Strategic Studies
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Executive Summary

  • The next decade is likely to witness the launch and operation of multiple space stations by both states and commercial entities.

  • While some of these stations may fail technologically or commercially, the development of space stations could help develop, validate, and mature technologies required to maintain a continuous human presence in space.

  • India will remain far behind the US, Russia, and China in these efforts even if it meets its deadlines for human spaceflight in 2023 and the launch of an experimental space station in 2030.

  • Instead of pursuing these capabilities independently, India must actively seek out collaborations with both states and commercial entities. It must also encourage its own commercial enterprises to participate in the low earth orbit economy.

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Aditya Ramanathan
Aditya Ramanathan

Aditya is an Associate Fellow with the Takshashila Institution. A journalist by training, he has previously worked at Mint and as a freelancer. He has also researched and written on colonial-era Indian military history.

Aditya Pareek
Aditya Pareek

Aditya Pareek was a Research Analyst with the Strategic Studies Programme at the Takshashila Institution from 2020 to 2022. He worked on issues relating to space, nuclear and foreign policy with a specific interest in Russian affairs.

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