Escape velocity: On what India’s space sector must focus on

The article discusses the evolution of India's space sector from a state-led prestige project to a modern commercial enterprise. It highlights the challenges faced by India's private space sector, particularly high launch costs and low launch frequency compared to global competitors like SpaceX. The author argues that India's space sector needs to shift its focus from 'aura' to economic viability, emphasizing jobs, long-term capital, tax revenues, and competitive heavy-lift launches to attract global talent and investment, rather than relying solely on monumental missions.