Chandrayaan: India s space agency, ISRO, has gained the world s attention for its low-cost space missions. This frugality can be attributed to a culture of cost-effectiveness, a willingness to take calculated risks, optimization of resources, and indigenization of critical components. The involvement of local industries and the low salaries of ISRO scientists also contribute to keeping costs low. While low costs give India an advantage in the global launch industry, there are concerns that it may compromise the quality and scope of missions.