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India, Luxembourg Expand Cooperation in Space and Emerging Technologies
India and Luxembourg want to work more closely on new technologies.
Their discussions included space, artificial intelligence and quantum technology.
They also talked about advanced materials and life-science research.
The meeting took place in New Delhi between Lex Delles and Jitendra Singh.
The two countries already have a 2022 agreement to use space peacefully.
Luxembourg satellites have been launched using India’s PSLV.
They now want to explore more cooperation in satellites, launches and space-based communications.
Luxembourg is also interested in working with Indian companies and institutions on artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.
The countries discussed possible medical research on neurodegenerative diseases as well.
India and Luxembourg discussed expanding cooperation in space, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, advanced materials and life sciences.
Luxembourg Minister Lex Delles raised the proposal during a meeting with India’s Jitendra Singh in New Delhi.
The countries are preparing to identify specific cooperation areas before a planned high-level Luxembourg state visit to India in January 2027.
Potential space cooperation includes Earth observation, satellite communications, manufacturing, launch services, ground stations and mission support.
The discussions also covered high-performance computing, quantum and optical communications, and research into neurodegenerative diseases.
- Who
- Officials from India and Luxembourg, including Jitendra Singh and Lex Delles, held the discussions.
- What
- They explored wider cooperation in space, artificial intelligence, quantum technology, advanced materials, high-performance computing and life sciences.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- When
- The meeting took place on Monday; discussions are ahead of a planned Luxembourg state visit to India in January 2027.
- Why
- The countries want to identify specific areas for expanded cooperation and strengthen commercial and institutional engagement.
Key facts
- Planned state visit
- A high-level state visit from Luxembourg to India is planned for January 2027.
- Existing space agreement
- India and Luxembourg signed a 2022 agreement on exploring and using outer space for peaceful purposes.
- Previous space cooperation
- The partnership has included communication satellite transponder leasing and the commercial launch of two Luxembourg satellites aboard India’s PSLV.
- Space opportunities discussed
- Earth observation, satellite communications, satellite and subsystem manufacturing, launch services, ground stations and mission support.
- Emerging technologies
- Artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, quantum communication and optical communication linked to space applications.
- Life sciences
- Possible cooperation includes research on neurodegenerative diseases involving institutions in both countries.
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