CSIR–ISRO Space Meet 2025 held in Bengaluru for human spaceflight preparedness
CSIR and ISRO jointly organised the CSIR–ISRO Space Meet 2025 in Bengaluru on 17 November 2025, hosted by CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories, to align research and technology for India's human spaceflight programme.
Summary
The CSIR–ISRO Space Meet 2025 brought together scientists, researchers and astronauts, including India's first astronaut Wg Cdr Rakesh Sharma (Retd.) and ISRO astronaut and Gaganyaatri Gp Capt Prasanth B. Nair, who shared their experiences. ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan said the Gaganyaan programme needs collaboration across ministries, R&D bodies and academia, and outlined priorities such as next-generation crew safety systems, advanced life support and scientific payloads. CSIR Director General Dr N. Kalaiselvi highlighted CSIR's contributions to India's space capabilities.
Key facts
- Event
- CSIR–ISRO Space Meet 2025
- Venue / date
- Bengaluru, 17 Nov 2025
- Host
- CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories (nodal institute)
- Astronauts
- Rakesh Sharma; Prasanth B. Nair
- Focus
- Gaganyaan — crew safety, life support, payloads
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which institute was the nodal host of the CSIR–ISRO Space Meet 2025 in Bengaluru?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories
The meet was hosted by CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR–NAL), Bengaluru, the nodal organising institute.