Cabinet Approves 3rd Launchpad for ISRO’s New Generation Rockets

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: January 22 2025

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The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of a third launch pad at ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota with an investment of ₹3,985 crore.
The new launch pad will significantly enhance ISRO's capacity for future human spaceflight missions and is expected to be completed within four years.
The third launch pad will have a greater capacity than the existing first and second launch pads, marking an important milestone in India's space infrastructure.

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Cabinet Approves 3rd Launchpad for ISRO’s New Generation Rockets