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India, Japan space agencies review ties
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- A bilateral meeting between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) held virtually.
Details:
- Indian and Japanese space agencies reviewed cooperation in various domains of space.
- The discussion includes earth observation, lunar cooperation and satellite navigation.
- Both the countries also agreed to explore opportunities for cooperation in space situational awareness and professional exchange programme.
- Both agencies signed an Implementing Arrangement for collaborative activities on rice crop area and air quality monitoring using satellite data.
- India and Japan are already working on a joint lunar polar exploration (LUPEX) mission.
Source: The Hindu