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9 September 2026

French space agency trust in ISRO

The topic highlights India's international space cooperation and technological partnerships, providing useful context for questions on ISRO's achievements and bilateral strategic relations.

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Notes

  • CNES (French space agency) maintains full trust in ISRO despite recent PSLV launch failures.
  • TRISHNA (Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment) is a collaborative mission between ISRO and CNES scheduled for 2026.
  • TRISHNA objectives: High spatial and temporal resolution monitoring of Earth's surface temperature, emissivity, and biophysical/radiation variables for surface energy budgeting.
  • Recent PSLV setbacks: PSLV-C61 (May 18, 2025) and PSLV-C62 (January 12, 2026) both experienced anomalies during the third stage of flight.
  • Space cooperation relies on mutual trust between international partners to manage the inherent risks of complex space missions.

Questions

  1. Analyze the significance of Indo-French space cooperation in the context of global satellite missions like TRISHNA. How does such collaboration enhance India's capabilities in environmental monitoring and resource management? 150 words
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  2. International space partnerships are essential for managing the high-risk nature of space exploration. Discuss the role of bilateral space agreements in fostering technological exchange and strengthening India's position as a global space power. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The TRISHNA mission, a collaboration between ISRO and CNES, is primarily designed for which of the following purposes?

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