- On September 4, 2026, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and the Department of Space, held a bilateral meeting with Prof. Philippe Baptiste, France's Minister for Higher Education, Research, and Space.
- The meeting took place via video conferencing and focused on further strengthening the long-standing cooperation between India and France in the space sector.
- Both nations emphasized, in particular, human spaceflight, advanced space technologies, and enhancing collaboration between their respective space agencies and private industries.
- This cooperation in the field of human spaceflight is crucial for India's ambitious Gaganyaan program, as France has already shown interest in providing technical support and expertise for India's human space mission.
- Additionally, the discussion highlighted the potential for joint initiatives in space science, satellite technology, space-based applications, and emerging space technologies.
- Space cooperation between India and France is not limited to government space agencies; it is also expanding to foster connections between the space industries and startups of both countries.
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