PM Modi addresses the first International Space Summit in Paris via video conference
On 10 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the first International Space Summit in Paris, hosted at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, by video conference.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the first International Space Summit, held in Paris at the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron, via video conference on 10 September 2026. Modi said 'the promise of space is infinite, and our responsibility is collective' and called for cooperation over confrontation, sustainability over short-term gain and inclusion over exclusion, backing a safe, secure, peaceful and sustainable space domain anchored in international law. He noted that Indian rockets have launched more than 430 payloads from 34 countries, that Aditya-L1 is studying the Sun, and that Chandrayaan-3 made India the first nation to land near the lunar south pole. Modi recalled that France has been a trusted partner since the start of India's space programme at Thumba in the 1960s.
Key facts
- Event
- First International Space Summit, Paris — 10 Sep 2026
- Host
- French President Emmanuel Macron
- PM's message
- Cooperation over confrontation; sustainability over short-term gain; inclusion over exclusion
- Launch record
- 430+ payloads from 34 countries on Indian rockets
- Milestone cited
- Chandrayaan-3 — first to land near lunar south pole
- India–France
- Partners since Thumba, 1960s
Practice MCQs 4 questions
In which city was the first International Space Summit, addressed by PM Modi on 10 September 2026, held?
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Correct answer: D — Paris
The summit was held in Paris at the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron; PM Modi joined via video conference.
According to PM Modi at the International Space Summit, Indian rockets have launched more than 430 payloads from how many countries?
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Correct answer: C — 34
Modi said more than 430 payloads from 34 countries have been launched on Indian rockets.
PM Modi recalled that France has been India's space partner since the start of India's space programme at which place in the 1960s?
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Correct answer: D — Thumba
Modi said France has been a trusted partner since the inception of the Indian space programme at Thumba in the 1960s.
Consider the following statements from PM Modi's address at the International Space Summit (2026): 1. Chandrayaan-3 made India the first nation to land near the lunar south pole. 2. PM Modi attended the summit in person in Paris. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Modi cited Chandrayaan-3's south-pole landing, but he addressed the summit via video conference.