Over 100 have already left in recent months; many heading to the booming private space sector. Now, resignation requests from those working on Gaganyaan and other critical missions must go straight to the Department of Space for approval. This isn’t just bureaucracy; it’s panic. The government knows losing seasoned talent could derail India’s most ambitious space goals. But experts warn: you can’t stop people from leaving by locking the door. Real retention needs better pay, growth, and respect. The message? India’s space dreams depend on its brains; not just its rockets.