ISRO and Australian Space Agency Collaborate for Gaganyaan Mission
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | ISRO and ASA sign cooperation pact for Gaganyaan mission. |
| Purpose of Agreement | Enhance cooperation on crew and crew module recovery for the 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 to demonstrate Low Earth Orbit (LEO) capabilities with up to three astronauts. |
| Implementation Agreement (IA) Role | ASA to support search, rescue, and recovery of crew module during ascent phase contingencies near Australian waters. |
| Gaganyaan Mission Duration | Up to 3 astronauts for a maximum of 3 days in space. |
| Strategic Partnership | India and Australia strengthen bilateral ties through space collaboration. |