On India's 80th Independence Day, Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov, Anna Kikina

Why in news

Russian cosmonauts unfurled the Indian flag on the ISS during India's 80th Independence Day, highlighting the long-standing space cooperation between India and Russia.

Background

Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov, Anna Kikina, and Andrey Fedyaev performed the gesture aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The cooperation spans 65 years, beginning with the launch of Aryabhata in 1975.

Facts for Prelims

• S&TAryabhata: India's first indigenous satellite launched in 1975
• S&TGaganyaan: India's upcoming human spaceflight mission
• BodyISS: International Space Station, a collaborative modular space station
• FactIndia's 80th Independence Day marks the milestone of 1947-2027

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of India's space cooperation with Russia and its role in achieving the objectives of the Gaganyaan mission.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• technological transfer
• strategic autonomy
• human spaceflight milestones

Keywords: Space Diplomacy · Indo-Russian Friendship · Human Spaceflight · Strategic Partnership

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