Nellore: In a boost to multilateral space cooperation, BRICS nations have agreed to expand the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation to include new member countries and took forward their discussions on establishing a BRICS Space Council.
These decisions were made during the Heads of Space Agencies 2026 event that concluded in Bengaluru a day ago.
Hosted by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Space with support from the External Affairs Ministry, the two-day summit brought together space agency chiefs and senior officials from Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, South Africa and the UAE.
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in the peaceful and sustainable use of outer space, with emphasis on leveraging space technology for remote sensing, disaster management and climate change mitigation.
Union minister of state for space Jitendra Singh, ISRO chairman V. Narayanan and IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Goenka attended the event.
The summit made significant progress on the structural and operational framework for BRICS space cooperation, including amendments to the remote sensing satellite constellation agreement to accommodate new members.
Delegates also deliberated on the terms of reference for the proposed BRICS Space Council, aimed at enhancing institutional collaboration among member nations.
Highlighting India’s growing role in the global space economy, IN-SPACe unveiled an Indian space industry brochure and showcased the country’s thriving private space ecosystem through presentations by start-ups and industry leaders. Delegates visited some private space facilities, gaining first-hand insight into India’s advanced space capabilities.
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