It is not a huge drain on resources. The Space Program has built up a lot of goodwill. There are a number of satellites with critical information seen as useful indeed. Most recently a cyclone hit the indian east coast and it up enough Early Warning signals to warn hundreds of thousands of poor villagers along the coast. That the Space Program is incredibly popular in india. Showing off not just the countries technological prowess, but adding a boost to national pride. If you think about the space race between the United States and russia, india must feel good about getting some of the way towards the red planet where china failed. I think they will wait to pronounce judgment on that until they can successfully conclude yes, i thinkbut youre seeing the beginnings of a burgeoning asian space race. Both china and japan have launched missions to mars that have not been successful. The americans and the russians did it in the last century. An asian space race, but it is a friendly one. Eve
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