India hosts ISO subcommittee meetings on Space Systems and Operations for the first time
The Bureau of Indian Standards hosted the 35th Plenary and Working Group meetings of the ISO TC 20/SC 14 'Space Systems and Operations' subcommittee in New Delhi, the first time India hosted them, with 131 delegates from 13 countries, the Consumer Affairs Ministry announced on 8 May 2026.
Summary
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), India's National Standards Body, organised the 35th Plenary and Working Group meetings of the International Organization for Standardization's TC 20/SC 14 'Space Systems and Operations' subcommittee in New Delhi, the first time India has hosted these meetings, as announced on 8 May 2026. The opening plenary at Bharat Mandapam was addressed by Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare, BIS Director General Sanjay Garg and IN-SPACe Chairman Dr Pawan Goenka, and 131 international delegates from 13 countries took part, including experts from ISRO. ISO/TC 20/SC 14 develops international standards for the full lifecycle of space systems, from design and launch to operations, covering safety, interoperability and debris mitigation.
Key facts
- Meeting
- 35th Plenary & WG meetings of ISO TC 20/SC 14 'Space Systems and Operations'
- Host
- Bureau of Indian Standards; New Delhi (opening at Bharat Mandapam)
- First
- First time India hosted the subcommittee meetings
- Participation
- 131 delegates from 13 countries
- Scope
- Standards for space-system lifecycle: safety, interoperability, debris mitigation
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which Indian body hosted the ISO TC 20/SC 14 subcommittee meetings in New Delhi, announced in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Bureau of Indian Standards
The Bureau of Indian Standards, India's National Standards Body, organised the meetings; ISRO experts and IN-SPACe's chairman took part.
The ISO subcommittee TC 20/SC 14, whose meetings India hosted for the first time in 2026, deals with which subject?
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Correct answer: C — Space Systems and Operations
ISO/TC 20/SC 14 is the 'Space Systems and Operations' subcommittee, setting standards for the whole lifecycle of space systems.