ISRO and Australian Space Agency Sign Agreement for Gaganyaan Mission Support

Current Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Australian Space Agency (ASA) signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) on November 20, 2024.

• This agreement focuses on cooperation for the recovery of the Gaganyaan crew and crew module upon their return to Earth.
• The IA ensures that Australian authorities will work closely with ISRO to address contingencies, particularly in scenarios requiring recovery operations near Australian waters.
• This partnership is a significant step in international cooperation for human space exploration and highlights the growing strategic partnership between India and Australia.

Question:

1 Which of the following countries is involved in the Gaganyaan mission?

• A) Australia
• B) Russia
• C) United States
• D) India

Answer: D) Gaganyaan is India's ambitious human spaceflight program to send Indian astronauts to space.