Space, AI and other tech integration to shape a nation's geopolitical future: Minister Shekhawat
Privatisation of space is the "democratisation of space opportunities," Shekhawat asserted at the event, organised by the Space Applications Centre (SAC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Science. The minister also hailed the visionary leadership of Indian scientist Vikram Sarabhai and his contributions to the field of space and technology.
In a speech on the 3rd National Space Day, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat emphasized that the convergence of various technological streams, such as space technology, AI, quantum technologies, robotics, semiconductors, and high-performance computing, will shape a nation's geopolitical future. At the event organized by ISRO's Space Applications Centre and the Department of Science, Shekhawat also highlighted the importance of private participation in the space sector, clarifying that it does not diminish the significance of entities like ISRO.
He stated that privatization represents the democratisation of space opportunities, fostering a new ecosystem-centric model in the sector. The minister acknowledged future challenges in the space domain, including space debris, cybersecurity, data security, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. He also noted the significant role of ISRO in achieving milestones, such as the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 near the moon's south pole and upcoming missions to Mars, Venus, and the establishment of an Indian Space Station by 2035.
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