June 24, 2026
India Boosts Space Budget by ~2% to ₹13,705 Crore (~$1.5 Billion) in Union Budget 2026-27 – Big Push for ISRO & Gaganyaan

India Boosts Space Budget by ~2% to ₹13,705 Crore (~$1.5 Billion) in Union Budget 2026-27 – Big Push for ISRO & Gaganyaan

In a significant move that reinforces India’s growing space ambitions, the Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated ₹13,705.63 crore to the Department of Space — marking an approximate 2% increase from the previous year’s budget estimate. This fresh allocation (equivalent to roughly $1.5 billion) sends a strong signal of continued government support for ISRO, human spaceflight programs, next-generation launch vehicles, and the rapidly expanding private space […]