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Projected $45 billion space economy
End of the forecast decade, assuming sustained growth and policy alignment.
Target 8% global space economy share
India aims to more than double its current 2–3% share of the global space market.
Official fact-sheet projects $40–45 billion economy
Government releases projection of five-fold growth in the space economy over the next decade.
400+ space startups registered
Milestone showing explosive growth from just 1 startup in 2014 to over 400.
$150 million invested in space startups in 2025
Annual investment peak, contributing to a cumulative total of over $500 million.
NSIL FY22 revenue at Rs 321.77 crore
Baseline year for NSIL's commercial performance before its rapid growth phase.
Only 1 space startup
India had just one registered space startup, reflecting minimal private sector presence.
India's official fact-sheet outlines a trajectory to become a $40–45 billion space power by 2036, driven by private participation, NSIL's commercial engine, and an 8% global market share target by 2030. The shift signals a new geopolitical calculus in the global space race.
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