"India's growing space ecosystem to drive global collaboration", says ISRO Chairman V Narayanan after BRICS Space Agencies Meeting
Bengaluru, June 24
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan on Wednesday said India's growing space ecosystem is helping drive global collaboration in space technology and sustainable space operations, as Bengaluru hosted the BRICS Heads of Space Agencies Meeting 2026 under India's chairmanship.
Speaking to reporters, Narayanan highlighted India's emergence as a major space power, stating, "Under the visionary leadership of the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, the entire space ecosystem in our country is growing, and this discussion will take us forward globally."
He added, "Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Modi ji, India today has a leading position in space activities. It is encouraging that all Heads of Space Agencies of BRICS countries shared a common agenda -- global growth and utilisation of space technology for the benefit of BRICS nations."
Narayanan further said the discussions focused on enhancing cooperation among BRICS nations and partner countries in the use of space technology for socio-economic development and long-term sustainability of space activities.
"The BRICS Heads of Space Agencies Meeting 2026 was held in Bengaluru under India's chairmanship. A total of 26 delegates from 10 countries participated in the programme, along with officials from ISRO, IN-SPACe and the Department of Space," Narayanan said.
He noted that one of the key areas of discussion was the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation and its applications for member countries.
"There were extensive discussions on the utilisation of the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation for the socio-economic benefit of member countries, including applications in disaster management, climate change monitoring and other areas," he said.
Narayanan said the participating countries also deliberated on measures to ensure the sustainability of future space missions.
"We also discussed debris-free mission management systems to ensure the long-term sustainability of space activities. It was a very productive meeting," he added.
According to the ISRO Chairman, the initiative is set to expand beyond the five founding BRICS members.
"Along with the five BRICS nations -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- five more countries will also be part of this initiative," he said.
Clarifying the scope of the discussions, Narayanan said the meeting was focused on the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation and debris-free mission management systems.
"Space is not just for the present generation; we must ensure it remains safe and usable for future generations. These were the key areas of discussion," he said.
The meeting was attended by delegates from 10 countries, officials from ISRO, IN-SPACe and the Department of Space, while Union Minister of State (MoS) Jitendra Singh participated in the valedictory session and interacted with delegates.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Challenging to balance national security with global collaboration, but ISRO has handled it well so far. The debris-free focus is crucial—space junk is a growing threat. Hope BRICS involves more developing countries in this.
As someone working in space tech abroad, I'm impressed by India's rapid growth. The BRICS satellite constellation could be a game-changer for climate monitoring if executed well. But will China fully cooperate? That's the real test.
Excellent news! ISRO has consistently delivered world-class results despite limited budgets. The debris-free mission management shows responsible leadership. Just hope the benefits reach our farmers and disaster-prone regions, not just stay in policy papers.
Impressive to see India chairing such a high-level meeting. The sustainability angle is smart—space is getting crowded. Question is how much of this collaboration translates to actual technology transfer vs. just talk.
"Space is not just for the present generation" — beautifully said! My kids are fascinated by Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan. This global cooperation will inspire the next generation of Indian scientists. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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