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This Space Review article has geo-political ramifications and stems from a recent conference in India.
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India and space security
Takeaways from “Space, Science, and Security: The Role of Regional Expert Discussions,†held in New Delhi, India, from January 19–21, 2011
India’s space program has very strong civil roots: it began as a means to assist India in its development and has mainly focused on improving the everyday lives of its citizens. More recently, India has made a dramatic shift in the tone of its space efforts. Lately, the country has adopted a more militarized attitude, as exemplified by statements made by Indian governmental officials and by increased efforts by India to create an indigenous ballistic missile defense program. India’s space efforts very well could affect the long-term sustainability of space and merits further attention.
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Takeaways from “Space, Science, and Security: The Role of Regional Expert Discussions,†held in New Delhi, India, from January 19–21, 2011
India’s space program has very strong civil roots: it began as a means to assist India in its development and has mainly focused on improving the everyday lives of its citizens. More recently, India has made a dramatic shift in the tone of its space efforts. Lately, the country has adopted a more militarized attitude, as exemplified by statements made by Indian governmental officials and by increased efforts by India to create an indigenous ballistic missile defense program. India’s space efforts very well could affect the long-term sustainability of space and merits further attention.
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