India Space Congress in June to discuss emerging trends, technology
"Country sessions will also bring delegations from Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, and the Middle East, highlighting opportunities for bilateral cooperation in capacity-building, joint missions and industrial co-development," SIA-India said in a statement.With more than 35 focused thematic sessions, the India Space Congress will cover crucial domains such as satellite communications, geospatial applications, deep-space exploration, emerging technologies, Earth observation and strategic trade corridors.Discussions will spotlight advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, quantum communication, hyperspectral imaging and space-based biomanufacturing, as well as evolving challenges in orbital debris mitigation, security and global regulatory alignment.Besides Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) chairman Goenka, other speakers include M Ravichandran, Union Ministry of Earth Sciences secretary; Abhay Karandikar, Department of Science and Technology secretary; National Institute of Advanced Studies director Shailesh Nayak; Kai-Uwe Schrogl, International Institute of Space Law president; and SIA-India president Subba Rao Pavuluri.Isro's former scientific secretary VS Hegde; and senior retired defence leaders Lt Gen VG Khandare, principal advisor in the defence ministry; and Lt Gen (Dr) PJS Pannu will also take part.Must Watch
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