India, Bhutan sign MoU on cooperation in peaceful uses of outer space
India and Bhutan have agreed to cooperate in the peaceful uses of outer space after the Indian Union Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries.According to an official statement, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved MoU between India and Bhutan on Cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space signed on November 19 by both sides at Bangalore/Thimpu and exchanged."This MoU shall enable India and Bhutan to pursue cooperation in potential interest areas, such as remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication and satellite-based navigation; Space science and planetary exploration; use of spacecraft and space systems and ground system; and application of space technology," the statement said.The Cabinet further said that ...