In a landmark collaboration between India and the United States, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are set to launch a joint mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 10.
The historic mission marks India’s first human spaceflight participation in an ISS expedition, symbolising a significant stride in Indo-US space cooperation. The lift-off is scheduled for 5:52 PM IST, with a special YouTube Live stream beginning at 3:45 pm IST to mark the occasion.
“ISRO-NASA Mission to ISS. India heads to the International Space Station! Join the YouTube LIVE on June 10, 3:45 PM IST — liftoff at 5:52 PM!” ISRO announced on X platform on Monday.
The mission will see an Indian astronaut join the crew aboard the ISS, contributing to microgravity research, technology demonstrations, and space medicine experiments during the visit. This effort follows the signing of key space agreements and growing synergy between ISRO and NASA in the fields of satellite navigation, Earth observation, and deep space exploration.
The mission is being widely seen as a precursor to future joint efforts in lunar and interplanetary exploration under the Artemis Accord framework, to which India is a signatory.
Space enthusiasts and citizens can watch the historic event live on ISRO and NASA’s official YouTube channels.
