AIIMS and ISRO Sign MoU to Advance Space Medicine Research in India
In March 2026, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance medical research related to human spaceflight and develop healthcare solutions for astronauts participating in future Indian space missions.
In March 2026, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance medical research related to human spaceflight and develop healthcare solutions for astronauts participating in future Indian space missions.
- The MoU was signed by M. Srinivas, Director of AIIMS, New Delhi, and Dinesh Kumar Singh, Director of the Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) of ISRO.
Key Details of MoU:
Objective: The primary objective of the agreement is to promote research, education, and capacity building in space medicine.
Focus: The collaboration will focus on studying the physiological and psychological effects of space travel on astronauts, including the impact of microgravity, radiation exposure, and isolation during long-duration missions.
Key Areas of Collaboration: The MoU focuses on microgravity research, astronaut health monitoring, space radiation studies, psychological health assessments, and specialized medical training, aimed at understanding the effects of space travel on human health and developing medical support systems for astronauts.
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