Consider the following statements with regard to involvement of private entities in India's space programme :
1. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is an autonomous agency formed to facilitate participation of private entities.
2. Agnikul Cosmos launched the world's first flight using 3D-printed rocket engine.
3. Skyroot Aerospace has developed liquid fuel for GSLV.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Correct Option: (c) 1 and 2 only

Statement 1 is correct because the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) was established as an autonomous single-window nodal agency under Department of Space to facilitate, promote, and authorize private sector space activities. Statement 2 is correct because Agnikul Cosmos successfully launched the world's first rocket powered by a 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engine (Agnibaan SOrTeD). Statement 3 is incorrect because Skyroot Aerospace developed solid and cryogenic propulsion systems (such as Vikram-1 and Vikram-S engines), whereas GSLV uses liquid and cryogenic stages developed by ISRO. Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are correct, making option (c) the right choice.