Q. With reference to Indian Space Policy, 2023 consider the following statements::
1.The operational part of ISRO’s missions will be moved to the New Space India Limited (NSIL).
2.Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) will be the interface between Indian Space Research Organisation and non-governmental entities.
3.The involvement of private sector in the space sector has been made limited to building satellites.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. The operational part of ISRO’s missions will be moved to the NSIL. IN-SPACe will be the interface between Indian Space Research Organisation and non-governmental entities.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The policy allows the private sector to take part in end-to-end space activities that include building satellites, rockets and launch vehicles, data collection and dissemination.

Source: ForumIAS