Syllabus: GS- III, Subject: Science and technology, Topic: Space Technology, Issue: Gaganyaan-Human space flight mission
Context: Prime Minister released the name of shortlisted candidate for Gaganyaan Mission
Significance:
- Gaganyaan aligns with Indian Space Policy 2023.
- Emphasizes maintaining India’s edge in human spaceflight and developing sustained presence in space.
The way ahead:
- Future missions must justify objectives transparently for public scrutiny.
- Emphasis should be on democratic space exploration over geopolitical aims.
- Space exploration should prioritize scientific and societal value over “space superpower” status.