Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his official visit to Tokyo, unveiled a major collaboration between India and Japan centred on the Chandrayaan-5 mission. This agreement highlights deepening cooperation in science, technology, and space exploration between the two countries.

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A New Chapter in Bilateral Space Research

In a significant step forward, an implementing arrangement was signed by ISRO and JAXA to jointly pursue the Chandrayaan-5 mission. This pact reinforces the strategic and scientific bond between India and Japan. The mission will target the Moon’s south pole, especially its permanently shadowed regions, to investigate water ice and other volatile compounds—an area of intense scientific interest for its potential in future exploration.

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Cutting-Edge Technology, Cross-Border Engineering

The mission will launch aboard JAXA’s H3-24L rocket, carrying an Indian-built lander and deploying a Japanese rover on the lunar surface. ISRO will also deliver scientific instruments to analyse the lunar environment directly. Reflecting on the collaboration, PM Modi noted that joining forces with JAXA brings together the strengths of Indian innovation and Japanese engineering. He emphasised that the partnership transcends technology, fostering bilateral innovation in industry and startups.