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Sharmila Kuthunur

India aims for 2028 launch of Venus orbiter as part of ambitious space roadmap

A rocket launches in the background behind an indian flag.

India has greenlit four major space projects, including the Chandrayaan-4 moon sample return mission, a Venus orbiter and the nations first space station module.

The Indian government allocated $2.7 billion for the ambitious projects, a substantial investment that officials say is certain to encourage "maximum participation" from the nation's burgeoning private sector. 

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