Cluster analysis of a decade of Indian space activities based on an ontological framework

In this paper, cluster analysis of Indian space activities is presented. A recent decade of space activities from 2007 till 2016 is analyzed to understand the priority of Indian space programme. A total of 486 press statements from authentic sources namely Press Information Bureau, Department of Space, Government of India and Indian Space Research Organization are used for the analysis. The clustering results in priority distribution of Indian space programme. These observations from the analysis can be utilized along with similar indices, to maneuver the space policies to maximize benefits to citizen and hence to humanity.