MoU between ISRO and Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

Cabinet appraisal of MoU between ISRO and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) on cooperation in the field of outer space

Question: Recently the Union Cabinet has been apprised of the MoU between Department of Space / Indian Space Research Organization (DOS/ISRO) and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) on-
(a) Manufacturing of Equipment.
(b) Cooperation in Research
(c) Cooperation in the field of outer space
(d) Cooperation in the field of satellite launch
Ans:(c)
Related facts:

  • On 15 June 2016 the MoU was signed in Ottawa, Canada on 15th April 2015. he Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding between Department of Space / Indian Space Research Organization (DOS/ISRO) and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) on cooperation in the field of outer space.
  • The MoU was signed in Ottawa, Canada on 15th April 2015.
  • The MoU would lead to establishment of joint team, drawing members from ISRO and CSA.
  • The team will further work out the plan of action including examination and defining cooperative projects and the time-frame.
    This will also provide opportunities for diverse research in the field of peaceful uses of space technologies.

Reference:
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