India, March 21 -- Until 2020, India was not open to including private players in space missions. However, in 2020, the Indian government made a significant policy shift by allowing private players to participate in the country's space missions.

This change came in the form of the New Space India Ltd. (NSIL) initiative, which was created to enable the participation of private companies in the space sector.

The government's decision was part of efforts to boost India's space capabilities, foster innovation, and create a competitive space ecosystem.

In particular, the Department of Space (DOS) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) allowed private companies to participate in satellite launches, manufacturing of spacecraft, and...