India, US Move Toward ‘Co-Creation’ In Space Sector, Sergio Gor Notes
India and US deepen collaboration across space technology and exploration.
The United States and India are moving beyond cooperation towards “co-creation” in the space sector, with the two countries jointly developing instruments, supporting startups and expanding collaboration in human spaceflight, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor noted on Monday. He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the ninth Bengaluru Space Expo (BSX), being held from September 7 to 9 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre.
Referring to the ninth US-India Civil Space Joint Working Group held recently in Bengaluru, Gor highlighted the growing depth of the partnership. He pointed to the complementary strengths of both countries, with the US bringing private capital and mature commercial ecosystems, while India contributes engineering capabilities, scientific talent and a rapidly expanding startup sector. He also highlighted the TRUST initiative launched by US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen strategic technology cooperation.
Gor also pointed to the joint NASA-ISRO NISAR Earth observation mission as an example of how the partnership can produce practical benefits. He noted that NISAR’s radar data was used following a devastating earthquake in Venezuela to help emergency responders identify affected areas despite cloud cover and dust. The envoy described the mission as an example of joint technology being used for disaster response and human safety.
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The ambassador also highlighted developments in human spaceflight following Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s journey to the International Space Station through the Axiom-4 mission. He noted that the two countries are now examining areas including docking standards, interoperability and astronaut training, while five joint science investigations were conducted during the mission. Gor also noted that India is a signatory to the Artemis Accords and that NASA has invited ISRO to participate in its Moon base programme.
India’s expanding private space sector was another focus of his address. Gor pointed to startups working in areas such as Earth observation, space situational awareness and launch technologies, and encouraged Indian space entrepreneurs to explore opportunities in the US market. He also highlighted plans to expand the US Commercial Service in Bengaluru to strengthen commercial links between American companies and Indian innovators.
The two countries are also working on broader issues concerning global space governance, including space traffic coordination ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference in Shanghai. Gor emphasised the importance of maintaining open and rules-based space governance while expanding commercial and scientific cooperation. He urged India and the US to deepen their partnership in building the global space economy and pursue further joint ambitions in lunar exploration.
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