Space missions like Chandrayaan or Aditya deliver not just technological and strategic advantages to the country, they result in very tangible benefits in economic and investment terms as well, Mylswamy Annadurai, one of the leaders of the Chandrayaan-1 and Mangalyaan missions, said. “One very direct impact, which is already becoming visible, is on India’s ability to attract and retain technology talent. Successful missions like Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan or Aditya ensure that India is a seen as a destination that offers serious opportunities in space research and technology sectors. Space is already being seen as a serious alternative to IT (information technology)...