The fourth edition of the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2025) was held in New Delhi from May 7th to 9th, 2025, at Yashobhoomi. Co-hosted by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Astronautical Society of India (ASI) under the aegis of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), GLEX 2025's theme was "Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance." The conference attracted over 1,700 participants from 36 countries and featured 6 plenary sessions, 3 highlight lectures, 8 global networking forums, and 650 technical presentations covering 15 thematic areas related to space exploration. ISRO played a key role in finalizing the theme, technical sessions, and paper selection, and provided logistical support. GLEX 2025 facilitated interactions between Indian scientists, students, and international space experts, including representatives from space agencies and astronauts. On the sidelines of the conference, ISRO held bilateral meetings with officials from other space agencies and industries, with the goal of fostering future collaborations. The conference included an Astronaut Chapter, outreach events at IIT Delhi and the Department of Biotechnology, and a dedicated astronaut interaction event for over 350 students. A space exhibition showcased global advancements and India's emerging private space ecosystem, with the Department of Space (DoS) Pavilion receiving approximately 2,000 visitors. The conference was the largest IAF Global Conference held to date. This information was provided by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State.
Key Entities Referenced
Yashobhoomi, New Delhi: The venue in New Delhi, Delhi where GLEX 2025 was held.
Global Space Exploration Conference GLEX 2025: The fourth edition of the Global Space Exploration Conference, an international event focused on space exploration.
Indian Space Research Organization ISRO: The national space agency of India, co-host of GLEX 2025.
Astronautical Society of India ASI: An Indian organization involved in space activities, co-host of GLEX 2025.
International Astronautical Federation IAF: An international space advocacy organization under whose aegis GLEX 2025 was held and organized the event.
Department of Space DoS: The Indian government department responsible for space programs.
Gaganyaan: India's human spaceflight programme.
Dr. Jitendra Singh: Union Minister of State responsible for the Department of Space.
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The fourth edition of the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX-2025) was successfully held from 7
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to 9 May 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, co-hosted by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
and the Astronautical Society of India (ASI) under the aegis of the International Astronautical Federation
(IAF). With the theme “Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance”, the event marked a
milestone for India’s growing leadership in global space affairs and became the largest IAF Global
Conference ever held, attracting more than 1,700 participants from 36 countries.
The primary objectives of GLEX 2025, were to foster international cooperation in space exploration, share
technical and policy information, and discuss collaborative solutions and challenges.
GLEX 2025 featured 6 Plenary sessions, 3 Highlight Lectures, 8 Global Networking Forums and 650
Technical presentations comprising of oral and interactive presentation covering 15 thematic areas. The
themes were:
1. International Cooperation, Challenges, and New Horizons
2. Lunar, Mars, Near-Earth Asteroids, Deep Space Exploration
3. Space Vehicles for Exploration & Propulsion for Deep Space
4. System Engineering and Long-Term Space Travel
5. Space Bioastronautics, Space Medicine, Life Support Systems
6. Microgravity Science and Experiments
7. Space Resources Utilisation and Space Economy
8. Sustainable Space Logistics & Key Technologies
9. Navigation, Guidance and Control for Deep Space Missions
10. Space Finance, Investment and Insurance
11. Space Policy, Sustainability and Legal Aspects
12. Space Stations & Challenges
13. Ground-Based Preparatory Activities
14. AI Impact & Autonomy on Space Exploration
15. Empowering the Next Generation of Space Explorers
The GLEX-2025 was organized by International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and jointly hosted at New
Delhi by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Astronautical Society of India (ASI). ISRO was
involved in finalizing the theme & technical sessions and selection of papers, apart from providing logistics
support in organizing this international event. Organizing this event in India has contributed in benefiting the
Indian space ecosystems from the technical papers, discussion and exhibitions by the global space
community. The event enabled many of the scientists and students from Indian universities and institutions to
interact with domain experts and from various space agencies and Astronauts.
GLEX had 40 technical sessions and 02 interactive presentation sessions in which 650 technical papers were
presented. 231 Foreign delegates from 36 Nations were among the 1700 dignitaries across space ecosystem,
including Astronauts, Space Agency leaders, Industry leaders and students, who participated in this
conference. On the sidelines of this conference, ISRO had bilateral meetings with officials of space agencies
and space industries from other nations. Such interactions both at individual and entity-level are expected topave way for collaboration to enhance India’s capabilities in space exploration.
As part of GLEX 2025, Astronaut Chapter and Outreach events were held. For the Astronaut Chapter, 10
International astronauts including Gaganyaan Astronaut designates also participated. Multiple outreach events
were planned at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Department of Biotechnology for interaction of
students and researchers. A dedicated Astronaut interaction event was planned at Yashobhoomi wherein more
than 350 students from various school participated and closely engaged with Astronauts. Astronauts also
participated in public day as part of GLEX programme and interacted with media and general public.
GLEX-2025 featured a Space Exhibition, which drew wide attention from delegates and the public. With
participation from leading space agencies, industries, start-ups, and academic institutions, the exhibition
highlighted both global advancements and India’s emerging private space ecosystem. The Department of
Space (DoS) Pavilion received around 2,000 visitors, offering insights into ISRO’s missions and
technological capabilities.
This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science
and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of
Atomic Energy and Department of Space, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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