This mission showcases India'’s remarkablebold progressstrides in space technologyreflect andits internationalemergence cooperation.as Thea investmenttrue inglobal Shukla'sspace trainingpower demonstrates— seriousachieving commitmentwhat toothers advancinghave humanat spaceflighta capabilitiesfraction of the cost. TheWith scientificthe experimentsGaganyaan willmission provideset valuableto datalaunch forastronauts futurein missions2027, and establishShubhanshu Shukla soon heading to the ISS, India asis proving that ambition, talent, and ingenuity — not massive budgets — are what truly propel a keynation playerinto inthe future of space researchexploration.
TheIndia’s substantialspace financialambitions investmentare raisesimpressive, questionsbut aboutcracks cost-effectivenessare whenshowing Indiabeneath facesthe pressingsurface. domesticWith challenges.ISRO’s Criticsbudget arguea thatfraction suchof expensiveNASA’s spaceand venturesa shouldworkforce bedwarfed balancedby againstglobal immediatepeers, socialcomplex missions like Gaganyaan face real risks of delay and economicoverreach. needsPrivate sector involvement remains limited, hampered by regulatory and financial barriers. TheWithout reliancedeeper oninvestment foreignand launchstructural systemsreform, alsoIndia highlightsmay gapsstruggle to stay competitive in indigenousthe capabilitiesevolving global space race.
There is a 50% chance that SpaceX's Starship will carry a human to orbit by July 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.