ISRO to Expand Space Operations with Four Launch Pads by 2029

• ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced plans for four functional launch pads by 2029.
• A 2,000-acre Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) complex will be built in Kulasekarapattinam.
• The Kulasekarapattinam spaceport will feature integration buildings, launch pads, and advanced systems.
• The expansion aims to meet global demand for satellite deployment.
• The new spaceport will include rail-track systems, telemetry, tracking, and command systems.