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

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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