ISRO-JAXA Virtual Meeting

ISRO and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) held a virtual meeting.

Key Takeaways :

They have signed an Implementing Arrangement for collaborative activities on rice crop area and air quality monitoring using satellite data.
The agencies also reviewed ongoing cooperation to launch a joint lunar polar exploration (LUPEX) mission.

About LUPEX Mission:

LUPEX is a robotic lunar mission by ISRO and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
The mission aims to send a lunar rover and lander to explore the South Pole region of the Moon in 2024.
It will also test lunar night survival capabilities for sustainable lunar exploration in the South Pole region of the moon.
JAXA is likely to provide the H3 launch vehicle and the rover. While ISRO would be responsible for the lander for this mission.

India’s Space Cooperation with other countries:

India and Italy have decided to explore opportunities in earth observation, space science, and robotic and human exploration.
India and Australia may host vital tracking infrastructure to support the Gaganyaan manned space flight mission.

Source: TH

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