A delegation of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) led by the space agency’s chairman S Somanath on Monday discussed ways to expand India-Bhutan space cooperation and deepen technical ties. The ISRO delegation met Bhutanese dignitaries, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, His Excellency Dr. Thandi Darjee.
The official Twitter handle of the Embassy of India in Thimphu said there were extensive discussions on expanding space technology cooperation through capacity building and focusing on the application of space information and technology across sectors for the benefit of the people.
Representatives of ISRO and Bhutan reviewed the experiences and milestones achieved including India-Bhutan joint satellite launch in 2022. On November 26, 2022, ISRO launched nine nano-satellites including Bhutansat as part of PSLV C-54. EOS-06 mission. Bhutansat is a Bhutanese satellite.
Somanath, along with Foreign Minister Leonpo Tandi Darjee; Bhutan’s Minister of Information and Communications, Leonpo Karma Donen Wangdi; And India’s Ambassador to Bhutan, Sudhakar Dalela today inaugurated a ground-earth station for the Indo-Bhutan satellite. The station is established at Thimphu.
Data from Bhutansat will be used to assess inland water quality, forest and biomass cover, snow and glacier cover, and the geology and hydrology of Bhutan. This will benefit the people of Bhutan.
The Indian Embassy in Bhutan said on Twitter that the ground-earth station is a testament to the dream of His Majesty the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India-Bhutan. Partnerships in new and emerging areas important for the 21st century.
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