India Invites Global Partners for Space Station by 2035, Moon Mission by 2040

NASA Invites ISRO to Join Moon Base Programme; India Signed Artemis Accords, Targets 2040 Human Moon Landing

NASA has invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme, a major step in India-US space cooperation. India, a signatory to the Artemis Accords, aims to land humans on the Moon by 2040. This collaboration offers ISRO hands-on experience but raises concerns about technology dependency.

ISRO-JAXA Joint Chandrayaan-5 (LUPEX) Mission for 2028: Lander by India, Rover by Japan, 7 Scientific Payloads

India and Japan are advancing the Chandrayaan-5 (LUPEX) joint mission to the Moon, scheduled for 2028. This is a first-of-its-kind joint rover mission where ISRO builds the lander and JAXA develops the rover, with NASA and ESA contributing payloads. The mission aims to study lunar water and water-ice for 100 days, marking a significant step in global lunar exploration cooperation.

NASA Invites ISRO to Moon Base Programme Under Artemis Accords; India Joins 70-Nation Alliance

NASA has formally invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme, building on the India-US space partnership under the Artemis Accords. This is a major step in deepening bilateral space cooperation, with implications for India's Gaganyaan mission and human spaceflight ambitions. For exam aspirants, this news is critical for Prelims facts (Artemis Accords, NISAR, Gaganyaan) and Mains analysis (bilateral space diplomacy, strategic technology partnerships).

PM Modi Announces Indian Space Station by 2035; BRICS Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam

India announced its own space station by 2035, marking a major milestone for ISRO. The 18th BRICS Summit begins in New Delhi (Sept 12-13, 2026) with Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting India after 7 years. Other key developments include Indian Railways' highest-ever daily PRS bookings (22 lakh+), Brent crude crossing $100/barrel, and NEET PG 2026 response sheets to be released by NBEMS.

ISRO & ESA Extend Cooperation Until 2032; Add Human & Robotic Exploration, Space Weather

ISRO and ESA have extended their cooperation agreement by five years until January 8, 2032, and broadened it to include human and robotic exploration and space weather. This signals deepening international space collaboration and has implications for India's Gaganyaan mission and future lunar/Venus exploration.

ISRO-ESA Renew Space Cooperation Till 2032; Focus on Space Weather & Robotic Exploration

India (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have renewed their space cooperation agreement until 2032, focusing on space weather monitoring and human/robotic exploration. This strengthens India's Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan missions and ensures long-term collaboration in critical areas like satellite safety and deep-space exploration.

NASA Invites ISRO to Join Moon Base Program Under Artemis Accords for Lunar South Pole Outpost

NASA has formally invited ISRO to join its ambitious Moon Base programme, aiming to build humanity's first lunar outpost near the South Pole. This invitation, extended during the 9th India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group meeting in Bengaluru, deepens bilateral space collaboration under the Artemis Accords and the TRUST initiative. For UPSC aspirants, this is a crucial topic for Science & Tech and International Relations, with potential prelims questions on the Artemis Accords, CSJWG, and lunar South Pole.

ESA-ISRO Sign TIP for Gaganyaan; Venus Orbiter Mission Launch Set for March 2028

ESA and ISRO are deepening cooperation in human spaceflight (Gaganyaan), lunar exploration, and Venus missions. A Technical Implementing Plan (TIP) has been signed for ground tracking support for Gaganyaan. India's Venus Orbiter Mission is scheduled for launch in March 2028 with 19 payloads.