ISRO and JAXA Join Forces for Chandrayaan-5 Mission
India, Japan unite for groundbreaking lunar exploration project.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed a historic collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for the ambitious Chandrayaan-5 mission. Speaking at a joint briefing in Tokyo alongside Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Modi hailed the partnership as a milestone in humanity’s quest for space exploration. “Our active participation has gone beyond the limits of the earth and will become a symbol of mankind’s progress in space,” he declared, underscoring the mission’s global significance.
The collaboration, announced during a productive summit between the two leaders, marks a new chapter in the India-Japan “special strategic and global partnership.” Modi emphasized that the partnership between the two nations, as the world’s leading democracies and major economies, is vital not only for bilateral progress but also for global peace and security. The joint statement released by both leaders highlighted deepened economic and security cooperation, with a forward-looking roadmap for the next decade.
At the heart of this vision lies a robust framework for investment, innovation, and technological advancement. Modi announced an ambitious target of 10 trillion yen in Japanese investment in India over the next decade, with a focus on fostering connections between small and medium enterprises and startups in both countries. This economic synergy aims to drive growth in critical sectors such as semiconductors and rare earth minerals, strengthening supply chains and technological innovation.
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The collaboration extends to cutting-edge fields through initiatives like Digital Partnership 2.0 and an AI Cooperation Initiative, reflecting the shared commitment to harness high technology for mutual benefit. Modi highlighted that the partnership will prioritize areas such as economic security, environmental sustainability, healthcare, and people-to-people exchanges, laying a strong foundation for transformative progress.
The Chandrayaan-5 mission, a centerpiece of this collaboration, underscores India and Japan’s growing stature in space exploration. By combining ISRO’s proven expertise in lunar missions with JAXA’s advanced technological capabilities, the mission aims to push the boundaries of scientific discovery and reinforce the two nations’ leadership in the global space community. As both countries embark on this journey, the partnership promises to inspire innovation and collaboration on a global scale.
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