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ISRO and ESA sign pact to supercharge Earth observation missions cooperation

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Published on 24 April 2026
ISRO and ESA sign pact to supercharge Earth observation missions cooperation

New agreement will sharpen calibration and validation for missions

ISRO and Europe’s ESA have signed a new agreement to deepen their joint Earth observation work. The deal focuses on calibration, validation, and scientific studies, building on decades of cooperation between the agencies. Upcoming missions, including ESA’s FLEX, are expected to benefit from the stronger collaboration and help pave the way for future shared space science efforts.

  • ISRO and ESA inked a new Earth observation cooperation pact
  • The agreement covers calibration, validation, and scientific studies
  • Decades of prior collaboration are being extended and expanded
  • ESA’s FLEX mission is set to gain from the partnership
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