UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2026

Consider the following statements with regard to involvement of private entities in India's space programme: 1. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is an autonomous agency formed to facilitate participation of private entities. 2. Agnikul Cosmos launched the world's first flight using 3D-printed rocket engine. 3. Skyroot Aerospace has developed liquid fuel for GSLV. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 2 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

1 and 2 only

Explanation

IN-SPACe was established as an autonomous agency under the Department of Space to facilitate, promote and authorize participation of private entities in India's space activities, making statement 1 correct. Agnikul Cosmos achieved a major milestone with the flight of Agnibaan SOrTeD using a single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine, making statement 2 correct. Skyroot Aerospace has not developed the liquid fuel for India's GSLV; GSLV propulsion systems are developed by ISRO. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.

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