Critical times for India’s space program

摘要

Although a recent launch failure has dealt India's space program a setback, the country is determined to move beyond its success in the small satellite launch arena and become a serious player in the global heavy-lift market as well, its ambitious plans include perfecting its cryogenic technology and developing its own manned spaceflight capability. On April 15, the Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) launch of a rocket with a cryogenic third stage designed and built in India ended in failure.