{
  "id": 6268347,
  "title": "'This Cannot Be Done Only By ISRO': Chairman V Narayanan Calls For Major Industry, Startup Push To Power India’s Space Ambitions | Watch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/this-cannot-be-done-only-by-isro-chairman-v-narayanan-calls-for-major",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T10:17:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/tech/this-cannot-be-done-only-by-isro-chairman-v-narayanan-calls-for-major-industry-startup-push-to-power-indias-space-ambitions-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bengaluru, September 7, 2026 - ISRO Chairman V Narayanan has emphasized the need for greater involvement from Indian industry, startups and academia to propel the country's space sector, asserting that the escalating demand for satellites and launches cannot be fulfilled solely by ISRO. Speaking at the 9th edition of the Bengaluru Space Expo 2026, Narayanan highlighted the dramatic change in ISRO's launch frequency over the past four decades. He stated that while 43 years ago, a launch occurred once every three years, today, launches take place as frequently as once per month, sometimes even multiple times in a single month. However, Narayanan expressed that the space sector requires at least 50 launches annually to meet its ambitious goals. He stressed that this ambitious trajectory cannot be achieved without the active participation of the private sector, academic institutions, and industry players. Narayanan refuted claims of ISRO being privatized, affirming that ISRO is a government organization without any intention of privatization. He also acknowledged the significant contribution of Indian industries to the space program, noting that around 80% of the budget for each rocket launch goes to Indian industries. Narayanan emphasized that the government is ready to allocate more funds if necessary, underscoring the collaborative spirit between ISRO, the government, and the private sector.",
  "summary": "Bengaluru: ISRO Chairman V Narayanan has called for greater participation from Indian industry, startups and academia to scale up the country's space sector, stressing that the growing demand for satellites and launches \"cannot be done only by ISRO\". Bengaluru, Karnataka: ISRO Chief Dr. V. Narayanan says, \"When I joined ISRO 43 years ago, one launch used to take place once every three years. From…",
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  "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."
}