Consider the following statements with regard to involvement of private entities in India's space programme: 1. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is an autonomous agency formed to facilitate participation of private entities. 2. Agnikul Cosmos launched the world's first flight using 3D-printed rocket engine. 3. Skyroot Aerospace has developed liquid fuel for GSLV. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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UPSC CSE PRELIMS2026General Studies Space Sector ReformsHard

Consider the following statements with regard to involvement of private entities in India's space programme:

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is an autonomous agency formed to facilitate participation of private entities.
Agnikul Cosmos launched the world's first flight using 3D-printed rocket engine.
Skyroot Aerospace has developed liquid fuel for GSLV.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: C — 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

IN-SPACe is the autonomous body created to promote and authorize private-sector participation in India's space ecosystem. Agnikul Cosmos is accepted for its milestone involving a 3D-printed rocket engine. Statement 3 is rejected because Skyroot Aerospace is not having developed liquid fuel for GSLV.