Pentagon official applauds India's growth in space industry

January 08, 2014 03:13

Describing India as one of the largest space industries in Asia, a top Pentagon official today applauded India's remarkable growth in the sector. "India has one of the largest space industries in Asia.

Their extensive satellite communications network spans the globe," US Air Force General William Shelton, Commander Air Force Space Command, said during his remarks at the George Washington University's Elliot School of International Affairs.

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