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K S Manoj, Director of Intelegrid, asserts that India's space launch systems should be classified as Cyber-Physical Critical Infrastructure under a C-CIE framework. He highlights that ISRO's modern launch vehicles have evolved into integrated cyber-physical systems, where digital control directly influences propulsion and navigation.

Manoj stresses the need for security based on potential catastrophic outcomes instead of traditional vulnerability assessments. He suggests implementing measures like cryptographically verified flight parameters and zero-trust supply chain validation to protect these strategic assets. As India enhances its space capabilities, the focus must shift to secure-by-physics engineering to prevent digital anomalies from leading to mission failures.