On April 20, 2026, the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) and Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) co-hosted the first India-Korea Space Day in Bengaluru, on the sidelines of Republic of Korea President Lee Jae Myung state visit to India. The event was organised as a follow-up measure to a Memorandum of Understanding signed last year between KASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and was designed to elevate space industry cooperation from exchange to commercialisation, with explicit emphasis on technology exports and joint development. Nine Korean firms including Korea Aerospace Industries Limited and Innospace delivered keynote presentations on their core capabilities alongside nine Indian companies, while more than 80 Indian companies applied to participate in advance, signalling strong local demand for partnership opportunities with Korean space firms. The two sides also formalised a Joint Working Group between ISRO and KASA to scope concrete projects in launch services, satellite components, propulsion, ground stations and downstream Earth-observation analytics, leveraging India low-cost launch ecosystem and Korea precision-engineering and component capabilities. The Bengaluru event aligns with India Space Policy 2023, the indigenous private launch and constellation pipeline through firms such as Skyroot, Agnikul and Pixxel, and the Modi government goal of building a 44 billion US dollar Indian space economy by 2033. It also positions Korean industry to access Indian fabrication, integration and testing capacity and complements the broader Joint Strategic Vision 2026-2030 adopted in Delhi the same day.
Korea Aerospace Administration and IN-SPACe Co-Host India-Korea Space Day in Bengaluru on April 20, 2026; Nine Korean and Nine Indian Companies Showcase Joint Working Group Outcomes During President Lee Visit
On April 20, 2026, KASA and IN-SPACe co-hosted the first India-Korea Space Day in Bengaluru, on the sidelines of ROK President Lee Jae Myung visit. Nine Korean firms led by KAI and Innospace and nine Indian firms presented capabilities, with over 80 Indian companies seeking participation, while ISRO and KASA formalised a Joint Working Group to scope projects in launch services, satellites and Earth observation.
Key facts
- On April 20, 2026, the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) and IN-SPACe co-hosted the first India-Korea Space Day in Bengaluru.
- The event coincided with the state visit of Republic of Korea President Lee Jae Myung to India.
- It was a follow-up to the KASA-ISRO Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2025 and aimed to move cooperation from exchange to commercialisation.
- Nine Korean firms including Korea Aerospace Industries Limited and Innospace delivered keynote presentations alongside nine Indian companies.
- More than 80 Indian companies applied to participate in advance, signalling strong demand for partnership opportunities with Korean space firms.
- ISRO and KASA formalised a Joint Working Group to scope projects in launch services, satellite components, propulsion, ground stations and Earth observation analytics.
- The event aligns with India Space Policy 2023 and the Modi government goal of building a USD 44 billion Indian space economy by 2033.
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Consider the following two statements about the India-Korea Space Day held on April 20, 2026: 1. The event was co-hosted in Bengaluru by the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) and India National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe). 2. ISRO and KASA formalised a Joint Working Group on the same day to explore opportunities for cooperation at the National Space Agency level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Both statements are correct. The first India-Korea Space Day was co-hosted by KASA and IN-SPACe in Bengaluru on April 20, 2026 on the sidelines of the South Korean President state visit, and ISRO and KASA formalised a Joint Working Group to explore opportunities for cooperation at the National Space Agency level.
Source: The Asia Business Daily
Frequently asked questions
Which two agencies co-hosted the India-Korea Space Day in Bengaluru on April 20, 2026?
The Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) and Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe).
What is the focus of the new ISRO-KASA Joint Working Group formalised on April 20, 2026?
To scope concrete projects in launch services, satellite components, propulsion, ground stations and downstream Earth-observation analytics.
How many Korean and Indian companies presented their capabilities at the India-Korea Space Day?
Nine Korean firms (including Korea Aerospace Industries Limited and Innospace) and nine Indian firms, with over 80 additional Indian companies applying to participate.
What is the target size of the Indian space economy that the Bengaluru event aligns with?
USD 44 billion by 2033, in line with India Space Policy 2023 and the indigenous private launch and constellation pipeline.
With which broader bilateral agreement adopted in Delhi the same day does the Bengaluru Space Day complement?
The India-ROK Joint Strategic Vision 2026-2030 adopted by PM Modi and President Lee Jae Myung on April 20, 2026.
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