Indian space program is one of the most reliable (less number of accidents) space programs in the world. Just yesterday Indian successfully launched PSLV to pu

Indian space program is one of the most reliable (less number of accidents) space programs in the world. Just yesterday Indian successfully launched PSLV to put 5 foreign satellites in orbit. It's 26th consecutive successful flight. It is the most reliable and cost effective rocket in the world right now. Salaries do play a part in bringing the cost down but that is not the only reason. ISRO functions like a very agile organisation with small teams focusing on specific targets with autonomy. Also, a lot of cost is saved in the testing phase as well.