Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Modi Invites France and World to Join India’s Space Frontier
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about India’s plans for the future of space exploration.
He invited France and other countries to work with India.
Modi said France has supported India’s space program for many years.
He mentioned that the partnership began in the 1960s.
Today, the two countries work together on observing Earth from space and developing advanced technologies.
Modi said space cooperation should help people.
He also said countries should explore and protect space together.
His message was delivered at a space summit in Paris.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited France and other countries to partner with India in its next phase of space exploration.
Modi described France as a trusted partner in India’s space program since its beginnings at Thumba in the 1960s.
India-France cooperation currently includes Earth observation and advanced technologies.
Modi made the remarks in a video address to the International Space Summit in Paris.
He called for countries to explore, innovate and protect space together for humanity and future generations.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, France and other countries, with French President Emmanuel Macron hosting the summit invitation.
- What
- Modi invited France and the world to become partners in India’s next space frontier.
- When
- Thursday; the articles do not specify the date.
- Where
- The International Space Summit in Paris, through a video address.
- Why
- To encourage joint exploration, innovation and protection of space for humanity and future generations.
- Speaker
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Event
- International Space Summit
- Location
- Paris, France
- Existing partnership
- India and France have cooperated since the Indian space program began at Thumba in the 1960s.
- Current cooperation
- Earth observation and advanced technologies
- Message
- Countries should explore, innovate and protect space together.