India and France agree to deepen space cooperation

India and France agreed to deepen space cooperation in human spaceflight, advanced space technologies and engagement between their space agencies and industries. The discussions took place ahead of the International Space Summit, scheduled for September 9-10, 2026 in Paris. Both sides discussed India's participation in the Paris Summit and France's participation in the Bengaluru Space Expo.

Key facts

• India and France agreed to deepen cooperation in space
• International Space Summit
• India and France are the participating parties

Sources

• Dr Jitendra Singh and French Minister Philippe Baptiste hold virtual meeting; discuss upcoming 'International Space Summit' and France’s participation in 'Bengaluru Space Expo'