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India hosts first ISO TC 20/SC 14 space systems meetings in New Delhi
India hosted the ISO TC 20/SC 14 meetings on space systems and operations for the first time in New Delhi on 8 May 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 8 May 2026, India hosted the ISO TC 20 / SC 14 international subcommittee meetings on space systems and operations for the first time at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with 131 delegates from 13 countries.
Key specifics
- The meetings were organised by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
- BIS functions under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
- The event included the 35th Plenary and Working Groups meetings.
- Experts from ISRO and foreign space agencies participated in the discussions.
- The agenda covered mission safety, interoperability, and space debris mitigation.
Exam lens
TNPSC may ask about ISO subcommittees, BIS, Bharat Mandapam, 131 delegates from 13 countries, and space standardisation themes such as debris mitigation.