Lok Sabha Question No. 568 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-23
Subject: GLEX 2025
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: Smt. Smita Uday Wagh, Smt. Shobhanaben Mahendrasinh Baraiya

- 568.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE LOK SABHA

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 568 GLEX 2025

- SMT. SHOBHANABEN MAHENDRASINH BARAIYA: SMT. SMITA UDAY WAGH: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
- (a) the  objectives  and  main  themes  of  Global  Space  Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025 and the total number of delegates and countries participated in the event;
- (b) the  role  of  Indian  institutions  like  Indian  Space  Research Organisation  (ISRO)  and  Astronautical  Society  of  India  in organizing GLEX 2025 and the manner in which the said event promote India's leadership in global space exploration;
- (c) the  extent  of  international  collaboration  and  participation  in GLEX 2025 and the manner in which these collaborations are expected to strengthen India's space exploration capabilities; and
- (d) the  details  of  measures  taken  to  engage  the  general  public and inspire the youth during GLEX 2025?

## ANSWER

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

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O.I.H.

- (a) The fourth edition of the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX-2025) was successfully held from 7 th  to 9 th  May 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New  Delhi, co-hosted by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Astronautical Society of India  (ASI)  under  the  aegis  of  the  International  Astronautical Federation  (IAF).  With  the  theme  'Reaching  New  Worlds:  A Space Exploration Renaissance', the event marked a milestone for India's growing  leadership  in global space  affairs  and became the largest IAF Global Conference ever held, attracting more than 1,700 participants from 36 countries.

The primary objectives of GLEX 2025, were to foster international cooperation in space exploration, share technical and policy information, and discuss collaborative solutions and challenges.

GLEX 2025 featured 6 Plenary sessions, 3 Highlight Lectures, 8 Global  Networking  Forums  and  650  Technical  presentations comprising  of  oral  and  interactive  presentation  covering  15

thematic areas. The themes were:

- 1) International Cooperation, Challenges, and New Horizons
- 2) Lunar, Mars, Near-Earth Asteroids, Deep Space Exploration
- 3) Space  Vehicles  for  Exploration  &  Propulsion  for  Deep Space
4. 4)
5. System Engineering and Long-Term Space Travel
- 5) Space  Bioastronautics, Space  Medicine,  Life Systems
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8. Microgravity Science and Experiments
9. 7)
10. Space Resources Utilisation and Space Economy
11. Support
- 8) Sustainable Space Logistics & Key Technologies
- 9) Navigation, Guidance and Control for Deep Space Missions
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20. Space Finance, Investment and Insurance
21. Space Policy, Sustainability and Legal Aspects
22. Space Stations & Challenges
23. Ground-Based Preparatory Activities
24. AI Impact & Autonomy on Space Exploration
25. Empowering the Next Generation of Space Explorers
26. (b) The  GLEX-2025  was  organised  by  International  Astronautical Federation  (IAF)  and  jointly  hosted  at  New  Delhi  by  Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Astronautical Society of  India  (ASI).  ISRO  was  involved  in  finalising  the  theme  & technical sessions and selection of papers, apart from providing  logistics  support  in  organising  this  international event. Organising this event in India has contributed in benefiting  the  Indian  space  ecosystems  from  the  technical papers, discussion and exhibitions by the global space community.  The  event  enabled  many  of  the  scientists  and students  from  Indian  universities  and  institutions  to  interact with  domain  experts  and  from  various  space  agencies  and
27. Astronauts.
28. (c) GLEX had 40 technical sessions and 02 interactive presentation  sessions  in  which  650  technical  papers  were presented. 231 Foreign delegates from 36 Nations were among the 1700 dignitaries across space ecosystem, including Astronauts, Space Agency leaders, Industry leaders and students, who  participated in this conference. On the sidelines of this conference, ISRO had bilateral meetings with
29. officials  of  space  agencies  and  space  industries  from  other nations.  Such interactions both at individual and entity-level are expected to pave way for collaboration to enhance India's capabilities in space exploration.
30. (d) As part of GLEX 2025, Astronaut Chapter and Outreach events were held. For the Astronaut Chapter, 10 International astronauts  including  Gaganyaan  Astronaut  designates  also participated. Multiple outreach events were planned at Indian Institute  of  Technology,  Delhi,  Department  of  Biotechnology for interaction  of  students  and  researchers.  A  dedicated Astronaut  interaction  event  was  planned  at  Yashobhoomi wherein more than 350 students from various school participated and closely engaged with Astronauts. Astronauts also participated in public day as part of GLEX programme and interacted with media and general public.

GLEX-2025 featured  a  Space  Exhibition,  which  drew  wide attention from delegates and the public. With participation from leading  space  agencies,  industries,  start-ups,  and  academic institutions, the exhibition highlighted both global advancements  and  India's  emerging  private  space  ecosystem. The Department of Space (DoS) Pavilion received around 2,000 visitors, offering insights into ISRO's missions and technological capabilities.

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