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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) aims to increase the number of functional launch pads in India to four by 2029, as announced by its Chairman, V. Narayanan. This expansion is intended to strengthen India’s satellite-launching capabilities and support the growing demand for commercial and scientific space missions. A dedicated Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) launch complex, spread across approximately 2,000 acres, is planned at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district. The facility will support small-satellite launches, particularly into polar orbits, and help reduce pressure on existing infrastructure at Sriharikota. The roadmap also encourages greater participation by private space companies.