Question : International Space Station

(a) whether India is yet to become a member of the international space station and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(b) whether the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a technology that will allow it to transfer humans from one vehicle or spacecraft to another in space and if so, the details thereof;
(c) the aims and objectives behind the move; and
(d) the time by which this technology will be developed?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

(a) Yes Madam. India is yet to become a member. The studies on the possibilities of conducting Earth Observation experiments, utilizing International Space Station (ISS) as platform, for Earth’s environment and climate are underway.

(b) No Madam.

(c) Does not arise.

(d) Does not arise.

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