The Bureau of Indian Standards organised the 35th Plenary and Working Groups meetings of ISO Technical Committee 20/Subcommittee 14 on Space Systems and Operations. The event brought together 131 international delegates from 13 countries, including representatives from national standards bodies, space agencies, industry and academic institutions.
Addressing the opening session, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said India stood “at the forefront of global space transformation,” highlighting policy reforms and the establishment of Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center, the government body created to encourage private sector participation in the country’s space sector.
BIS Director General Sanjay Garg said the organisation was working to align Indian standards with international frameworks. He added that hosting the meeting in New Delhi provided domestic experts with direct access to the global standardisation process and strengthened India’s engagement with international regulatory discussions.
IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka stressed that strong and reliable standards were essential for enabling innovation and integrating India into the global space economy.
The subcommittee is responsible for developing international standards covering the complete lifecycle of space systems, including design, production, launch and operations, with a focus on safety, interoperability and sustainability.
The high-level gathering in New Delhi reflects India’s growing ambitions in the global space sector and signals the country’s effort to become an influential voice in shaping international standards for future space missions and commercial space activities.
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