PM Modi addresses Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025 in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 12th Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2025) via video on 7 May 2025; the three-day conference at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, was organised by the International Astronautical Federation with ISRO as host.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025 via videoconferencing on 7 May 2025. He recalled India reaching Mars on its first attempt in 2014, becoming the first nation to land near the Moon's South Pole, launching 100 satellites in a single mission and deploying over 400 satellites for 34 nations, and said the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission reflects India's growing aspirations. GLEX 2025, the 12th edition of the conference, was held from 7 to 9 May 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on the theme 'Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance'. It was jointly organised by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as host and the Astronautical Society of India (ASI) as co-host, and drew over 1,800 attendees.
Key facts
- PM address
- 7 May 2025, via video
- Edition
- 12th GLEX
- Dates / venue
- 7–9 May 2025, Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
- Theme
- Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance
- Organisers
- International Astronautical Federation; ISRO host; Astronautical Society of India co-host
- PM highlights
- Over 400 satellites for 34 nations; Mars on first attempt in 2014
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which organisation was the host of the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025 held in New Delhi from 7 to 9 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Indian Space Research Organisation
GLEX 2025 was jointly organised by the International Astronautical Federation, with ISRO as host and the Astronautical Society of India as co-host.
Consider the following statements: 1. GLEX 2025 was the 12th edition of the Global Space Exploration Conference. 2. In his GLEX 2025 address, the Prime Minister said India has deployed over 400 satellites for 34 nations using Indian launch vehicles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the PIB releases of 6 and 7 May 2025.