InternationalFriday, 3 July 2026·The Hindu - Science
BRICS Heads of Space Agencies meet in Bengaluru: 11-member bloc to discuss space sustainability and remote sensing cooperation
India is hosting the 2026 BRICS Heads of Space Agencies meet in Bengaluru with 11 member countries focusing on sustainability, innovation and cooperation.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, Bengaluru hosted the BRICS Heads of Space Agencies (HOSA) meet, with India as BRICS Chair for 2026 and representatives from 11 member countries attending the two-day event.
Key specifics
- The 11 BRICS member countries named are Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
- The theme of the meet is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.
- ISRO said the meeting will discuss sustainable space operations and domestic governance frameworks for debris-free missions.
- Proposed amendments to the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation Agreement will be discussed.
- The proposed BRICS Space Council and India’s space-tech ecosystem, facilitated by IN-SPACe, are part of the agenda.
Exam lens
International relations and space policy question type: identify the host city, BRICS Chair year 2026, 11 member countries, the theme, and the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation Agreement; TNPSC may ask which Indian agency is facilitating industry presentations.