India and Nepal Collaborate on Munal Satellite Launch via MEA-NISIL MoU
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Parties Involved | Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) |
| Agreement | Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Saturday |
| Representatives | Anurag Srivastava (Joint Secretary, MEA) and Arunachalam A (Director, NSIL) |
| Satellite | Munal satellite |
| Developer | Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) assisted by Antarikchya Pratishan Nepal (APN) |
| Purpose | Create a vegetation density database of Earth's surface |
| Launch Vehicle | NSIL's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) |
| Expected Launch | In the coming months |
| Key Participants | Rabindra Prasad Dhakal (NAST Secretary), Surendra Thapa (Nepal embassy), Abhas Maskey (APN founder) |
| Significance | Strengthened Nepal-India relations in space research and collaboration |
| Future Prospects | Potential for future collaborations in small satellite technology and AI-supported imagery |