<h1>Indian space agency targets 8-10% global satellite launch market share with boosted infrastructure and private partnerships</h1> An Indian space agency aims to capture 8 to 10 percent of the global commercial satellite launch market within a decade, up from under 2 percent currently. Achieving this requires enhanced infrastructure, industry development, and manufacturing capabilities. The agency has completed 14 commercial launches and recently launched a high-value satellite in collaboration with a U.S. space agency. Public-private partnerships have expanded the sector, growing the number of startups from one to over 300 in ten years. Demand for space-based services is increasing across various sectors, with real-time data aiding applications like agriculture and disaster management. The agency emphasizes the need for private sector involvement to meet rising satellite deployment demands, projecting a need for three monthly launches soon. Political issues are considered separate from scientific collaboration, and existing contracts will be honored despite geopolitical uncertainties.