ISRO-ESA Pact on Earth Observation: Calibration and FLEX Mission
Why in the news
India’s space agency and its European counterpart agreed to work together on missions that observe the Earth from orbit.
Key facts
- Partners: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and European Space Agency (ESA).
- Subject: Earth observation missions.
- Focus areas: calibration, validation and scientific studies using satellite data.
- Linked mission: the upcoming FLEX satellite.
Significance
- Aids worldwide climate monitoring.
- Supports environmental research.
Exam angle
- Pair of agencies: ISRO and ESA.
- Mission named in the pact: FLEX.
- Technical terms: calibration and validation of satellite data.