[PeterisP]

If we're talking about spending space money on benefits, then talking about 'income before benefits' is kind of irrelevant. The whole point is that USA and Europe can afford both social benefits and space, but India apparently has to choose and has chosen to not support these very poor people.

[dallathee]

NASA budget is 0.489% of US 2019 Budget, ISRO is ~0.4% of Indian 2019 Budget.

Also ISRO makes a profit through its commercial satellite launching missions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antrix_Corporation