{
  "id": 2753514,
  "title": "From Thumba to tomorrow: Indian space programme is preparing for its biggest leap yet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/from-thumba-to-tomorrow-indian-space-programme-is-preparing-for-its",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-23T08:06:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/from-thumba-to-tomorrow-indian-space-programme-is-preparing-for-its-biggest-leap-yet/articleshow/133436385.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "India's space program began with a small rocket range in 1962. It progressed to launching its first satellite and developing indigenous launch vehicles. Chandrayaan-3's lunar landing marked a significant achievement for the nation. The program now includes private sector involvement and ambitious future goals. India aims for a space station by 2035 and a lunar landing by 2040.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}