Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is hosting the 35th Plenary and Working Groups meetings of ISO TC 20/SC 14 — the ‘Space Systems and Operations’ subcommittee of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) — at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
The international gathering has brought together 131 delegates from 13 countries, including representatives from national standards bodies, global space agencies, industry leaders, academia, and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Speaking at the inaugural session, Nidhi Khare highlighted India’s growing role in the global space ecosystem and emphasised the importance of international collaboration in developing standards for safe, sustainable, and inclusive space activities. She noted that reforms introduced through IN-SPACe have helped position India as an emerging global space hub.
Sanjay Garg stressed the role of standardisation in improving quality, safety, and global competitiveness within India’s rapidly expanding space sector. He said BIS is actively aligning Indian standards with international frameworks to support private sector participation and innovation.
Meanwhile, Pawan Goenka highlighted the transformative growth of India’s space industry driven by policy reforms and increasing private sector involvement, adding that strong standards are essential for innovation and integration into the global space economy.
ISO TC 20/SC 14 develops international standards covering the complete lifecycle of space systems, including design, manufacturing, launch, operations, and space-based services. The meeting also focuses on emerging areas such as space sustainability, debris mitigation, interoperability, and mission operations.
India hosting the event reflects its growing influence in the global space sector and its active participation in shaping future international standards for space activities.