Ajey Lele

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  • Gp Capt Ajey Lele (Retd.) is a Consultant at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi. Click here for detailed profile.

    Russia’s irresponsible ASAT Test

    November 16, 2021

    Senior Fellow, Gp. Capt. Ajey Lele’s article ‘Russia’s irresponsible ASAT Test’ has been published in Financial Express on November 26, 2021.

    It has been reported that Russia has conducted an anti-satellite test (ASAT) on Nov 15, 2021. The test is known to have generated around 1500 pieces of detectable (trackable) debris in low earth orbit and in addition hundreds of thousands of very small pieces of space debris. The test has come as an unpleasant surprise and has raised much concern about space security, says Gp. Capt. Lele.

    China and US: Concerns and Interests in Hypersonic Domain

    October 21, 2021

    Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp. Capt. Ajey Lele’s article ‘China and US: Concerns and Interests in Hypersonic Domain’ has been published by the Society for the Study of Peace and Conflict (SSPC), on October 21, 2021.

    The Indian Space Association seeks to broaden commercial interests

    October 18, 2021

    Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp. Capt. Ajey Lele’s Commentary ‘The Indian Space Association seeks to broaden commercial interests’ was published in ‘The Space Review’ on October 18, 2021.

    India needs to avoid Moon Trap

    October 11, 2021

    Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp. Capt. Ajey Lele’s article ‘India needs to avoid Moon Trap’ has been published in Financial Express on October, 11, 2021.

    ISRO’s Cryogenic Conundrum

    August 16, 2021

    Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp. Capt. Ajey Lele's article 'ISRO's Cryogenic Conundrum' has been published in The Space Review, on August 16, 2021.

    India is just nowhere near to the capabilities of NASA, ESA, Russia, and China and even that of companies like SpaceX. ISRO needs to prioritize its agenda, says Gp. Capt. Lele.

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    Medical aspects of Space Tourism

    July 30, 2021

    Senior Fellow Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp. Capt. Ajey Lele’s article ‘Medical aspects of Space Tourism’ has been published in Financial Express on July 30, 2021.

    It is expected that the type of space tourism, which Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin are offering in near future, would make space accessible to the general (rich) public. Now is the time to formulate medical guidelines even for this type of travel. The people who are allowed to travel should be in good health and should not be suffering from heart and blood pressure related complications, says Gp. Capt. Lele.

    Future of Civil Aviation Sector: The Supersonic Flying

    July 20, 2021

    Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp. Capt. Ajey Lele’s article ‘Future of civil aviation sector: The supersonic flying’ has been published in Financial Express on July 20, 2021.

    For modern-day supersonic commercial platforms, the business model should be different from the yesteryear Concorde model, says Gp. Capt Lele.

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    Richard Branson’s space visit, where are Indian billionaires?

    July 13, 2021

    Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA Gp. Capt. Ajey Lele’s article ‘Richard Branson’s space visit, where are Indian billionaires? Has been published in Financial Express on July 13, 2021.

    Comments on ISRO’s Draft National Space Transportation Policy-2020

    July 12, 2021

    Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp. Capt. Ajey Lele’s Issue Brief ‘Comments on ISRO’s Draft National Space Transportation Policy-2020’ has been published by Society for the Study of peace and Conflict (SSPC), on July 12, 2021.

    Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has presented a Draft National Space Transportation Policy-2020 in the public domain for comments. This issue brief is a humble attempt toward that effect. It identifies why ISRO has come out (timing) with this policy and offers some observations on this draft policy, says Gp. Capt. Lele.

    Celebrity guinea pigs: Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos going to Space

    July 09, 2021

    Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA. Gp. Capt. Ajey Lele’s article ‘Celebrity guinea pigs: Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos going to Space’ has been published in Financial Express on July 09, 2021.

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