Nine employee associations just sent a formal letter asking for clarity; because rumors say ISRO might stop building its own rockets. Yes, you read that right. The concern? That core tech; like PSLV, LVM3, SSLV; could be handed over to private firms or PSUs like HAL. Some transfers have already happened. Around 120 technologies are already out the door. But here’s the twist: ISRO’s staff say they weren’t told this was happening. No official policy. No roadmap. No assurance about jobs or future roles. Employees aren’t against private industry. They support NSIL and commercialization. But they’re drawing a line: rocket design, testing, launches; these are strategic, not mechanical. Handing them off without a plan risks losing institutional knowledge, safety culture, and even national autonomy. Worse? Recruitment may dry up. Promotions? Maybe gone. Staff could be made redundant; not because they’re unneeded, but because the work is being outsourced. They’re asking for one thing: transparency. A written policy. Consultation. Reassurance. Before it’s too late. This isn’t panic; it’s duty. And if ISRO’s own people are worried, maybe we should be too.