India’s Space Policy and National Security: Balancing Civilian and Military Uses of Outer Space

Author – Anshul Kumar Verma, Student at RMLNLU, Lucknow

Best Citation – Anshul Kumar Verma, India’s Space Policy and National Security: Balancing Civilian and Military Uses of Outer Space, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON SPACE LAW AND POLICY, 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 26-32, ISBN – 978-81-960677-1-7.

Abstract

India’s space policy has always emphasized the use of outer space for scientific research, national security, and socio-economic development. This research paper explores India’s space policy and its efforts to balance civilian and military uses of outer space while prioritizing national security. India’s space program has grown significantly in recent years, with an increasing focus on developing indigenous technologies and applications. However, India faces several challenges in balancing its civilian and military uses of outer space, including the need for effective space-based surveillance and intelligence capabilities. This paper examines India’s space policy and its implications for national security, including the role of space diplomacy in promoting international cooperation and collaboration in outer space activities. It also analyses the potential socio-economic benefits of India’s space program, particularly in agriculture, healthcare, and disaster management. Through a comprehensive analysis of India’s space policy and its challenges and opportunities, this paper aims to provide insights into the future of India’s space program and its role in promoting national security and socio-economic development.

Keywords: Space Policy, National Security, Space Diplomacy, International Cooperation, Surveillance, Socio-economic Development.