Indian astronaut to join ISS under Indo-US space cooperation: Dr Jitendra Singh [Video]

An Indian astronaut from the ‘Gaganyaan’ mission is set to join the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone in the Indo-US space collaboration, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Sunday.

Chairing a pivotal bilateral meeting on the US-India Civil Nuclear Commerce in the national capital, the minister highlighted the deepening cooperation between the two nations in critical areas of science, technology and clean energy.

The high-level US delegation was led by John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the US President for International Climate Policy and David Turk, Deputy Secretary, the Department of Energy.

Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their cooperation in emerging technologies, with mutual interests in enhancing economic growth, national security and global leadership in technological advancements.

Dr Singh emphasised the importance of the partnership in securing global supply chains, especially in sectors like semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and clean energy technologies, which are increasingly vital in …