Australia and India Ink Space Deals as Gaganyaan Life Support Takes Shape

India's space ambitions are getting a serious international boost, with two separate deals cementing Australia as a key partner for everything from launch recovery to lunar exploration. The Australian Space Agency, led by Enrico Palermo, is pitching its sparse population and low air traffic as a perfect fit for India's expanding launch needs, while also offering tracking support for the crucial Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission.

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