The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have taken their collaboration a step further. On December 4, both agencies signed a Technical Implementing Plan (TIP) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC). Key officials from both sides were present for the formal signing.
This plan allows ESA to provide crucial ground tracking support for India’s Gaganyaan missions. It ensures uninterrupted data flow and smooth communication with the Orbital Module — essential for tracking and managing orbital operations.
This agreement isn’t a one-off. It builds on the long-standing partnership between ISRO and ESA, who’ve worked together on several successful space missions.
Recently, ISRO also teamed up with the Australian Space Agency (ASA). They signed an arrangement to cooperate on crew and module recovery for Gaganyaan. Discussions are underway for a tracking terminal on Cocos (Keeling) Islands, strengthening India-Australia space cooperation.
These partnerships highlight ISRO’s commitment to global cooperation for its ambitious Gaganyaan mission. With support from ESA and ASA, India is gearing up for a smoother, safer journey into space.
