Published: 10 March 2026PIBScience & Technology
AIIMS and ISRO Sign MoU for Space Medicine Research for Gaganyaan
AIIMS New Delhi and ISRO signed a Memorandum of Understanding in March 2026 for collaborative research in space medicine, supporting India's human spaceflight programme Gaganyaan. The MoU was signed by Dr M. Srinivas (AIIMS Director) and Dinesh Kumar Singh (Director, ISRO Human Space Flight Centre).
Focus areas include astronaut health monitoring, microgravity research, space radiation studies, and psychological assessments for crew members. The partnership will develop protocols for pre-flight medical screening, in-flight health management, and post-flight rehabilitation. ISRO's Gaganyaan mission aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability by sending Indian astronauts to low Earth orbit.
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Q: Discuss the significance of the AIIMS-ISRO collaboration for space medicine research and its role in advancing India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission.
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In March 2026, AIIMS New Delhi and ISRO signed a Memorandum of Understanding, signed by Dr M. Srinivas and Dinesh Kumar Singh, for collaborative space medicine research supporting the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme. Focus areas include astronaut health monitoring, microgravity research, radiation studies, psychological assessments, pre-flight screening and post-flight rehabilitation protocols.
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Frequently asked questions
What MoU did AIIMS New Delhi and ISRO sign in March 2026 and for which mission?
**AIIMS New Delhi** and **ISRO** signed an **MoU in March 2026** for collaborative research in **space medicine** supporting **India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme**. The MoU was signed by **Dr M. Srinivas (AIIMS Director)** and **Dinesh Kumar Singh (Director, ISRO Human Space Flight Centre)**.
What are the focus areas of the AIIMS-ISRO space medicine MoU signed in 2026 for Gaganyaan?
The **AIIMS-ISRO space medicine MoU (March 2026)** focuses on: **astronaut health monitoring**, **microgravity research**, **space radiation studies**, and **psychological assessments** for crew members. Protocols will be developed for **pre-flight medical screening, in-flight health management**, and **post-flight rehabilitation** for the **Gaganyaan** mission.
What is the Gaganyaan mission and how does the AIIMS-ISRO MoU support it?
**Gaganyaan** is **ISRO's human spaceflight mission** aiming to send **Indian astronauts to Low Earth Orbit**. The **AIIMS-ISRO MoU (March 2026)** supports it by developing **space medicine protocols** including **astronaut health monitoring, microgravity research, space radiation studies**, and **psychological assessments**. The agreement was signed by AIIMS Director **Dr M. Srinivas** and ISRO's **Dinesh Kumar Singh**.
Who signed the AIIMS-ISRO MoU for space medicine research in 2026?
The **AIIMS-ISRO MoU for space medicine research** (March 2026) was signed by **Dr M. Srinivas** (Director, AIIMS New Delhi) and **Dinesh Kumar Singh** (Director, ISRO Human Space Flight Centre). The MoU supports the **Gaganyaan** programme with research in **astronaut health, microgravity, radiation studies**, and **crew psychology**.
What is the ISRO Human Space Flight Centre and what protocols will it develop with AIIMS under the 2026 MoU?
The **ISRO Human Space Flight Centre** manages India's crewed spaceflight programme including **Gaganyaan**. Under the **2026 MoU with AIIMS**, it will develop: **pre-flight medical screening protocols**, **in-flight health management procedures**, and **post-flight rehabilitation programmes** for Indian astronauts. Focus areas include **microgravity, space radiation**, and **psychological assessment**.
