Space Achievements – News Analysis India https://newsanalysisindia.com The news you need to know, explained Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 India’s Telecom Density Hits 86.76% as 5G Blankets 99.9% Districts https://newsanalysisindia.com/business/indias-telecom-density-hits-86-76-as-5g-blankets-99-9-districts/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/indias-telecom-density-hits-86-76-as-5g-blankets-99-9-districts/ In a major milestone for India’s digital infrastructure, 5G services are now available in 99.9 percent of districts nationwide, while telecom penetration has climbed to 86.76 percent, revealed the Economic Survey 2025-26.

Over the past ten years, the telecom industry has transformed dramatically, bridging the gap between urban and rural connectivity. This surge from 75.23 percent density reflects concerted efforts to make high-speed internet accessible to all.

Central to this progress is the government’s strategic pillars: inclusivity for balanced growth, development through performance upgrades and reforms, acceleration via swift innovations, and security to safeguard the ecosystem.

The survey also spotlights the data center boom. By mid-2025, capacity reached 1,280 MW with a mix of private and public facilities. Emerging technologies like AI, IoT, cloud services, and 5G are set to drive this to 4 GW by 2030.

Space achievements add another layer of national pride. India manages 56 operational satellites across key categories. The 2025 SPADEX mission achieved autonomous docking, a feat shared by only four nations. Increased private involvement and the historic 100th Sriharikota launch of NVS-02 via GSLV-F15 on January 29 exemplify this momentum.

These developments signal India’s readiness for a tech-driven future, fostering economic growth and innovation across sectors.

]]> Jitendra Singh Criticizes Opposition for Boycotting Space Achievements Discussion, Questions Their Reaction to Shubhanshu Shukla’s Mission https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/jitendra-singh-criticizes-opposition-for-boycotting-space-achievements-discussion-questions-their-reaction-to-shubhanshu-shuklas-mission/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/jitendra-singh-criticizes-opposition-for-boycotting-space-achievements-discussion-questions-their-reaction-to-shubhanshu-shuklas-mission/ Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, voiced his criticism of opposition parties on Monday, expressing surprise at their lack of recognition for India’s accomplishments in the space sector. He highlighted the nation’s capabilities demonstrated during Operation Sindoor through successful offensive strikes. Singh initiated a special discussion in Parliament regarding the return of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla from the International Space Station (ISS). He claimed the opposition was directing their aggression towards the BJP and NDA at an astronaut unaffiliated with any political party. Opposition MPs responded with protests and sloganeering. Singh stated the opposition failed to commend space experts and scientists for their achievements, suggesting their anger should be directed towards the government, the BJP, and the NDA instead of an astronaut who is a disciplined soldier of the Indian Air Force. He added that their discontent seemed to extend to space itself. Singh also praised the role of space technology in Operation Sindoor, facilitated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He mentioned that a new chapter in the space sector began in 2014, when PM Modi took office. Singh attributed the progress to the Modi government, questioning why the Department of Space remained isolated for several decades. He indicated that the underlying issue was not a lack of talent or willingness to work, but a deficiency in harmonious policies, a problem resolved with the NDA’s rise to power. Earlier, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s recent mission to the ISS, emphasizing its significance for India’s human spaceflight ambitions. Shukla returned to Earth on July 15 after completing NASA’s Axiom-4 (AX-4) space mission, becoming the first Indian in 41 years to travel to space.

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