Cabinet approves Isro-JAXA MoU for outer space research

Both organisations will pursue exploration and use of outer space solely for peaceful purposes

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on November 11, 2016 at Tokyo, Japan between the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for cooperation in the field of outer space.

Both organsiations will pursue future cooperative activities in the exploration and use of outer space exclusively for peaceful purposes in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable in each country and their international obligations.

This MoU provides scope for pursuing cooperation in various areas of space science technology and applications including: earth observation, satellite communication and navigation; exploration