The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a landmark agreement to enhance collaboration in human space exploration. This partnership aims to foster astronaut training, mission implementation, and joint research experiments. Signed by ISRO Chairman S. Somanath and ESA Director General Dr. Josef Aschbacher, the agreement establishes a robust framework for cooperation, strengthening the relationship between the two premier space agencies.
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | ISRO, ESA Join Hands for Human Spaceflight Advancements |
Agreement Between | ISRO (India) and ESA (Europe) |
Key Focus Areas | Astronaut training, experiment development, ISS facility usage, human and biomedical research, joint outreach |
Axiom-4 Mission | Collaboration includes Gaganyatri astronaut and ESA astronaut, with experiments proposed by Indian researchers |
Use of ISS | ESA facilities to support ISRO’s experiments and research activities |
Future Plans | Participation in ESA’s human physiological studies and development of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) |
Signatories | S. Somanath (ISRO Chairman) and Dr. Josef Aschbacher (ESA Director General) |
Leadership Statements | Both leaders praised ongoing collaboration and stressed the importance of long-term partnership |
Significance | Marks a step toward enhanced international cooperation in human space exploration |
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