The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has entered into a significant collaboration with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) to support India’s first crewed spaceflight program, Gaganyaan. On November 20, 2024, the two space agencies signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) to enhance cooperation on crew and crew module recovery, which is crucial for the success of the Gaganyaan mission. This agreement will provide India with the necessary assistance to ensure the safe recovery of astronauts in the event of a contingency during the mission.
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Why in the news? | Isro, Australian space agency sign cooperation pact for human space flight |
Purpose of Agreement | Strengthen cooperation on crew and crew module recovery for Gaganyaan mission. |
Signatories | D K Singh (ISRO, Human Space Flight Centre, Bengaluru) and Jarrod Powell (ASA, Canberra). |
Mission Goal | Gaganyaan: India’s first crewed spaceflight program to demonstrate Low Earth Orbit (LEO) capabilities with up to three astronauts onboard. |
Implementation Agreement (IA) Role | ASA will support search and rescue of crew and recovery of crew module during ascent phase contingencies near Australian waters. |
Gaganyaan Mission Duration | 3 astronauts onboard for up to 3 days in space. |
Strategic Partnership | India and Australia share a strong strategic partnership, committed to space collaboration. |
Future Collaboration | Both agencies committed to exploring future joint space activities beyond Gaganyaan. |
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