Prelims 2026 · Science and Technology · Question 46
Consider the following statements with regard to involvement of private entities in India's space programme :<br/><br/>1. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is an autonomous agency formed to facilitate participation of private entities.<br/>2. Agnikul Cosmos launched the world's first flight using 3D-printed rocket engine.<br/>3. Skyroot Aerospace has developed liquid fuel for GSLV.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?<br/>
Answer
1 and 2 only
1 is correct: ISRO describes IN-SPACe as an autonomous agency under the Department of Space created to enable private participation. 2 is correct: PIB recorded Agnikul’s 30 May 2024 launch as the world’s first rocket flight with a fully/single-piece 3D-printed engine. 3 is incorrect: Skyroot’s official material is about its own Vikram launch vehicles and liquid engine, while ISRO states GSLV liquid/cryogenic propulsion is developed within ISRO. Hence, 1 and 2 only.