Nine employee associations just wrote to Chairperson V Narayanan, asking: What happens to us if private companies take over launch vehicle manufacturing? The worry? ISRO could shrink into just a research lab, while private firms run India’s rockets. And here’s the kicker; employees found out about this through newspaper reports, not official communication. No clarity on job security, no timeline, no transparency. Even Congress weighed in, calling it a silent dismantling of decades of national capability. Why does this matter? Because India’s space dream isn’t just about rockets; it’s about jobs, pride, and who controls our future in space. If private players take over, who safeguards national security, accountability, and long-term vision? The debate isn’t just technical; it’s deeply human.