Thu Nov 21 06:06:23 UTC 2024: ## India and Australia Partner for Gaganyaan Mission Success
**Bengaluru, November 21, 2024** – The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Australian Space Agency (ASA) have formalized a significant collaboration to bolster India’s ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight program. An Implementation Agreement (IA) signed on November 20th ensures Australian support for crew and crew module recovery during contingency situations.
The agreement specifically addresses potential scenarios requiring search and rescue operations in Australian waters during the ascent phase of Gaganyaan missions. This collaboration underscores the strong strategic partnership between India and Australia, furthering their joint exploration of space.
ISRO’s Gaganyaan program aims to demonstrate India’s human spaceflight capability, involving three uncrewed test flights and a final crewed mission. The first uncrewed mission is slated for 2024-25, with the crewed mission targeted for 2025-27. The IA, signed by ISRO’s D.K. Singh and ASA’s Jarrod Powell, marks a substantial step in strengthening bilateral space cooperation. The agreement represents a crucial element in ensuring the safety and success of the Gaganyaan program.
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