Protecting earth from asteroids: India wants to be part of global missions, says Isro chief
Isro chairman S Somanath champions India's space exploration prowess and the imperative of global collaboration to combat asteroid threats, emphasizing the critical role of the Space Mission Planning Advisory Group in a call for heightened investment and preparedness.
Isro Chairman S Somanath emphasized global cooperation in planetary defence against asteroids at a workshop in Bengaluru. He highlighted India's interest in joining international missions studying asteroids, like the one targeting Apophis in 2029. Somanath noted asteroids' dual role as threats and scientific opportunities, citing India's recent space achievements. He proposed India's potential contributions to missions led by NASA, ESA, and JAXA.
