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Business Standard
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
India affirms its growing prominence as Space power in global arena
India affirmed its growing prominence as Space power in global arena as Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Jitendra Singh addressed the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2025) at Bharat Mandapam, according to a latest official update. The high-profile summit, themed "Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance," brought together space leaders, astronauts, and scientists from across the globe, with participation of more than 35 countries and international agencies, reinforcing India's role at the forefront of space diplomacy and innovation. Organized jointly by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), and the Astronautical Society of India (ASI), the three-day summit is hosting over 240 interactive presentations across 10 parallel technical sessions, spanning 15 critical thematic areas. Jitendra Singh underscored India's transition from being a follower in space exploration to becoming a global enabler. India is now collaborating as an equal partner with some of the leading space-faring nations. This is a testimony to our scientific capability, visionary leadership, and commitment to peaceful space cooperation, he noted. He also added that India's space journey, which began with humble beginnings, has evolved into a source of inspiration for developing countries.
India Today
09-05-2025
- Science
- India Today
India shines at Glex 2025 summit, emerges as global space power
India demonstrated its rising status as a global space power as Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State, Science and Technology, addressed the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2025) at Bharat Mandapam, New high-profile summit, themed 'Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance,' drew leaders, astronauts, and scientists from over 35 countries, reinforcing India's central role in international space diplomacy and organised by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and the Astronautical Society of India (ASI), GLEX 2025 featured more than 240 interactive presentations across 10 technical sessions and 15 thematic areas, showcasing global advances in space exploration. Dr. Singh inaugurated a dynamic exhibition with 22 stalls, highlighting achievements from Indian startups, international agencies, and ISRO's latest his keynote, Dr. Singh emphasised India's transformation from a follower to a global enabler in space.'India is now collaborating as an equal partner with leading space-faring nations. This is a testimony to our scientific capability, visionary leadership, and commitment to peaceful space cooperation,' he stated, noting that India's journey now inspires developing nations described GLEX 2025 as a platform advancing India's dual vision: serving its people through space applications and acting as a trusted global partner, not a 'Big Brother,' but as 'equal brothers' for the collective benefit of Minister highlighted government initiatives to democratise the space sector, with over 190 startups emerging in the past two years, fueling innovation in deep space missions and commercial applications. International dignitaries from ESA, Japan, the US, China, and the UAE attended, reflecting the event's global Chairman V. Narayanan reiterated the agency's commitment to interplanetary exploration and societal benefit. The summit also launched an astronaut outreach programme, featuring global and Indian astronauts engaging with youth to spark interest in space science.
