Advertisement

Updated August 1st, 2019 at 11:02 IST

Step towards ISRO's Gaganyaan ambition: Technical liaison unit in Russia approved

The step comes amid the India Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) cooperation with Russia on the Gaganyaan project--India's human space mission programme. An average annual expenditure of about Rs 1.5 crore per annum is anticipated to be incurred at ISRO Technical Liaison Unit (ITLU) towards salary, office expenses, rent and taxes.

| Image:self
Advertisement

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the setting up of ISRO Technical Liaison Unit in Moscow to enable effective technical coordination for timely interventions on diversified matters with Russia and other neighbouring countries, a statement said.

Step to bolster ISRO's Gaganyaan project

The step comes amid the India Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) cooperation with Russia on the Gaganyaan project--India's human space mission programme. An average annual expenditure of about Rs 1.5 crore per annum is anticipated to be incurred at ISRO Technical Liaison Unit (ITLU) towards salary, office expenses, rent and taxes.

"The ISRO Technical Liaison Unit at Moscow will enable effective technical coordination for timely interventions on diversified matters with Russia and neighbouring countries for realisation of the programmatic targets of ISRO," the statement said. 

The ITLU Moscow office will be managed by an ISRO scientist or engineer designated as Counsellor (Space) on deputation and supported by the staff sourced locally. The process is planned to be completed within six months from the date of approval, it said. 

The office is also expected to support the ongoing bilateral programmes of cooperation in space technology and act on behalf of ISRO on the matters referred.

"ISRO's Gaganyaan programme requires development of some of the key technologies and establishment of specialised facilities, which are essential to support life in space," the statement said. 

Other ISRO Liason Units

The Department of Space has instituted technical liaison units like ITLU at Washington and Paris with the prime objective to liaise with various government and space agencies in the USA and Europe, respectively. 

Space cooperation has been one of the major links between India and Russia almost from the beginning of the space era and currently both sides are actively pursuing interactions in diversified areas of space programme. 

The cabinet also approved two pacts between the ISRO and space agencies of Bolivia and Bahrain, the statement added.

Advertisement

Published August 1st, 2019 at 10:55 IST

Your Voice. Now Direct.

Send us your views, we’ll publish them. This section is moderated.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Trending Quicks

 In a Major Blow to Congress in Chhindwara, MLA Kamlesh Shah Joins BJP
a few seconds ago
Congress Press Conference
11 minutes ago
France has approached 46 countries for the possible provision of over 2,000 police officers and several military personnel.
15 minutes ago
Terrorist Attack At Crocus City Hall, Moscow, Russia
22 minutes ago
Delhi Rains: Hailstorm and Heavy Rains in Gurgaon on Friday, Thunderstorms Predicted Until March 31
32 minutes ago
Russian Volunteer Corps
32 minutes ago
Force Motors' Q2 results
32 minutes ago
Crew
33 minutes ago
Lok Sabha Elections 2024
34 minutes ago
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Whatsapp logo