India, March 27 -- The odyssey of India's space sector has been extraordinary. From humble origins with a sounding rocket launched from Thumba in Kerala on 21 November 1963 to a nation now orchestrating interstellar missions, India has steadily ascended among the space-faring nations. The past decade, in particular, has witnessed an unprecedented acceleration in ambition, innovation, and global collaboration.

At the core of this evolution is the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), seamlessly blending scientific excellence with frugality. The Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan missions showcased our ability to explore beyond Earth's orbit and reinforced India's reputation for executing complex missions at a fraction of global costs. The tr...