As part of Make in India initiative, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has decided to open a 100 acre Space Park in Bengaluru where private industries would be allowed to take up manufacturing of space system related components.
- The Space Park spread in 100 acres of Whitefield area is expected to cater to increasing demand for components and other parts for satellites as India aims to launch more satellites for various observational services in future.
- In 2016, India will launch 12 satellites for remote sensing and navigation.
Also India will be the first country to have a high altitude polar landing ofChandrayaan 2 and it will have three components – orbiter, Lander and rover to study the lunar surface. The mission is scheduled to be launched 2017-18.
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