Study Finds India’s Rocket Launch Costs Over Four Times Higher Than US in 2025
A recent study published in Economics Letters finds that India's rocket launch costs are over four times higher than those of the United States, estimated at about ₹13,300 per kilogram versus ₹3,225 per kilogram in 2025. The study, analyzing data from 1960 to 2025, attributes cost differences to scale and technological experience. India ranks as the most expensive among major spacefaring nations, including Europe, Russia, China, and Japan. This poses challenges for India's private space sector as it aims to expand globally and compete with established players like SpaceX.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 21 Aug, 12:32 am. Other outlets followed.
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