Claim: India receives £2.3 billion in overseas aid from the UK and is using the money to fund its lunar mission.
Fact-check: UK aid didn't pay for India's moon mission - Full Fact
Verdict: false. the uk money paid to india is invested in businesses and other projects of benefit to both countries. none of the money is spent on the space programme.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Tony Thompson
Date published: 2023-09-28T00:00:00