“Will ISRO Stop Manufacturing Launch Vehicles? Staff Bodies Seek Government Clarity”, BeatsInBrief, 5 Sep 2026.

“Nine staff associations representing thousands of employees of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space have formally sought written clarification from the Chairman of the Space Commission on the future role of ISRO in launch vehicle manufacturing and operations

The representation, dated 4 September, marks the first collective expression of concern by employee bodies since the government began opening the space sector to private participation about six years ago.

The associations have raised questions following a reported public statement by IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Goenka indicating that ISRO may eventually “not manufacturing any launch vehicles.”

They have asked whether this reflects an approved decision of the Government of India, the Space Commission or the Department of Space, and, if so, have requested the date, authority and text of any such policy.

Key Questions Raised

The employee bodies want clarity on whether the design, development, realisation, integration, testing and launch of vehicles such as the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM-3), Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) and their successors will continue as core ISRO functions or will cease………..”

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