ISRO is achieving its 100th launch milestone from Sriharikota with the GSLV-F15 mission. The new third launchpad and the upcoming spaceport in Tamil Nadu aim to support India's ambitious space programs like Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan, and foster growth in the Indian space economy from $8 billion to $40 billion by enhancing launch frequency and infrastructure.
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