June 24, 2026

The BRICS Heads of Space Agencies (HOSA) 2026 meeting in Bengaluru concluded successfully on June 24, 2026, bringing together the heads and senior representatives of the space agencies of the BRICS member countries — Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.

The two-day meeting, held during June 23–24, 2026, was hosted by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)/Department of Space (DoS) with the support of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The meeting was attended by the Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Space, Dr Jitendra Singh; Dr V. Narayanan, Chairman, ISRO and Secretary, Department of Space; and Dr Pawan Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe. The meeting emphasized international cooperation in the peaceful exploration and use of outer space, highlighting the critical importance of ensuring the long-term sustainability of space activities. During the sessions, the delegations discussed the potential of BRICS cooperation in leveraging space technology to address pressing global challenges, specifically in remote sensing, disaster management and climate change.

BRICS Heads of Space Agencies meeting resulted significant progress on structural and operational frameworks of Space cooperation, including amendment to the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation Agreement to include new BRICS members. In addition, Terms of Reference for the proposed BRICS Space Council were discussed in detail, marking a continued commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration among the member nations.

Complementing the BRICS Space cooperation, IN-SPACe released an Indian Space Industry Brochure and showcased India’s expanding private space ecosystem by facilitating presentations from space start-ups and industries. The event also included delegation visits to the facilities of private industries, providing first-hand experience to India’s advanced space capabilities.

For more information on BRICS and BRICS India 2026, visit https://www.brics2026.gov.in/