India and France hold Strategic Space Dialogue to boost cooperation.

International News | Dated: 28 Nov 2025

India and France held the 2nd Strategic Space Dialogue in New Delhi. The dialogue was co-chaired by the Foreign Secretaries of both nations. They discussed deepening cooperation in space exploration, commercial launches, and satellite tracking.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • A key highlight was the progress review of the joint satellite mission "TRISHNA" (Thermal infraRed Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural resource Assessment), scheduled for launch in 2026.
  • Both sides agreed to strengthen space situational awareness (SSA) to protect their space assets from debris and collisions.
  • France is India's oldest strategic partner in the space sector, dating back to the establishment of ISRO.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Event: 2nd India-France Strategic Space Dialogue.
  • Joint Mission: TRISHNA.
  • Focus: Space Situational Awareness.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which joint satellite mission was discussed during the India-France Strategic Space Dialogue?

Correct Answer: TRISHNA

🚀 Quick Recap:

About CNES (French Space Agency)

  • HQ – Paris, France
  • President – Philippe Baptiste