Space policy, Space Activities Bill in final stages: ISRO chairman

The space policy and the Space Activities Bill are in the final stages, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K Sivan said, days after the government opened up the space sector for private players.

A dedicated policy for space and legislation on space activities has been under works for some time now. But with the government allowing the private sector, these have now got traction.

When asked whether the government is coming up with a space law, Sivan, who is also secretary, Department of Space, said, Yes, we definitely have to do that also.

"There are two aspects. One is