Expenses on space programmes increased: Govt

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS) The expenditure on various space programmes has been increased during 2009-10 as compared to 2007-08 and 2008-09.

The increase during 2009 to 2011 was mainly towards Indian National Satellite (INSAT) operational (GSAT-8 and GSAT-10 launch services),Space Technology (Pollar satellite Launch vehicle) and Geo-synchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV) operation and other programmes.

The Minister of State in the Prime Minister's office V Narayanasamy gave this information in a written reply in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

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