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A brief survey of some salient aspects of the management of the Indian Space Programme is made, with special stress on the period 1972–1984. In view of the complexity of the subject matter, some major elements are addressed without necessarily offering conclusions on all the issues or the questions posed. Some major policy initiatives during the period 1972–1984 are also described.

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  1. Indian Space Research Organization, ISRO Headquarters, F Block, Cauvery Bhavan, Kempegowda Road, 560 009, Bangalore, India

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Rajan, Y.S. Management of the Indian space programme. Sadhana 12, 289–305 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02812032

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