The Global Space Exploration Summit (GLEX) 2025 will take place from May 7th to 9th in New Delhi under the leadership of Dr. Jitendra Singh, India's Union Minister for Science and Technology among other roles. This event is a part of India's expanding role in global space leadership and includes participation from over 1800 delegates globally with more than half being international attendees coming from 36 countries. The theme for GLEX 2025 is "Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance". The summit marks a significant milestone, featuring plenary sessions by prominent figures in space exploration and an extensive astronaut outreach program including astronaut participation from various countries such as the UAE, Turkey, Spain, India, and the US. Additionally, there will be technical sessions covering 15 thematic areas spread across 10 parallel sessions with over 240 interactive presentations scheduled.
A key highlight of the summit is the inauguration by Dr. Jitendra Singh for an exhibition hosting stalls from leading organizations including Indian space startups, global companies, and representatives from India's Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The event will also witness a significant number of abstract submissions - one thousand two hundred seventy-five - coming from fifty-seven countries with India submitting the highest number at 822 abstracts. This indicates a growing interest and engagement from students across several nations in space exploration, further enhancing India's role as a global leader in this field.
**Summary**: GLEX 2025, a three-day summit initiated by Dr. Jitendra Singh from May 7th to 9th in New Delhi, highlights India’s robust presence and expanding leadership role in the global space community. Featuring academic engagements (1275 abstracts with record high Indian contributions), interactive presentations across several thematic areas, and strong participation at a governmental, scientific, and student levels, it promises a comprehensive overview of current advancements and future opportunities in space exploration. The summit emphasizes public engagement through astronaut outreach programs showcasing participation from multiple nations including India’s own first astronaut, Rakesh Sharma.
Key Entities Referenced
Department of Space: An Indian government department overseeing space programs.
Dr. Jitendra Singh: Union Minister of State Independent Charge for Science and Technology, Minister of State Independent Charge for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
Global Space Exploration Summit GLEX 2025: The 12th edition of the Global Space Exploration Conference, hosted in India.
GLEX 2025: Abbreviated name for the Global Space Exploration Summit 2025.
India: The host country for GLEX 2025.
Yashobhoomi, Delhi: The location in Delhi where the GLEX 2025 conference is being held.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi.
New Delhi: City hosting the GLEX 2025 conference.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India, whose leadership is credited with India's rise in the space sector.
International Astronautical Federation IAF: One of the joint organizers of GLEX 2025.
Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO: The host organization for GLEX 2025.
Astronautical Society of India ASI: The co-host organization for GLEX 2025.
ESA Europe: European Space Agency (ESA).
Japan: Country, likely represented by a space agency leader.
USA: Country, likely represented by a space agency leader.
China: Country, likely represented by a space agency leader.
UAE: United Arab Emirates, likely represented by a space agency leader.
Hazzaa AlMansoori: Astronaut from UAE.
Alper Gezeravci: Astronaut from Trkiye (Turkey).
Michael LpezAlegra: Astronaut from USASpain (USA and Spain).
Angad Pratap: Astronaut from India.
Rakesh Sharma: India's first astronaut.
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Department of Space
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh set to inaugurate
Global Space Exploration Summit GLEX 2025
GLEX 2025 to Spotlight India’s Expanding Footprint
in Global Space Leadership
India Set to Welcome 1800+ Global Delegates at
Yashobhoomi, Delhi for the Space Conference
Posted On: 06 MAY 2025 6:15PM by PIB Delhi
New Delhi, 6 May 2025 — India is set to host the 12th edition of the Global Space Exploration
Conference (GLEX 2025) from 7th to 9th May 2025 in New Delhi.
The three-day global summit, themed “Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance,” will be
inaugurated by the Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and
Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic
Energy and Department of Space, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
Addressing the curtain raiser media interaction, Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted India’s emergence as a global
space leader over the past decade, attributing this transformative journey to the visionary leadership of Prime
Minister Narendra Modi.
Jointly organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), the Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) as the host, and the Astronautical Society of India (ASI) as the co-host, GLEX 2025
marks a milestone in India’s expanding leadership in the global space community.
Since its inception in 2010, the Global Space Exploration Conference has become a premier platform fordialogue, collaboration, and innovation. GLEX 2025 continues that legacy with record-breaking participation,
drawing over 1800 attendees, including 233 international delegates from 36 countries. In an unprecedented
academic engagement, 1,275 abstracts have been submitted from 57 countries — the highest ever for an IAF
global conference.
A total of 1,275 abstracts from 57 countries were received. Among them 822 abstracts constituting 64% of the
total were submitted from India, while 453 abstracts, making up 36%, were received from international
contributors. Another highlight of this year’s submissions is the high participation of students, who
contributed 562 abstracts, underscoring the growing global interest and engagement of the next generation in
space exploration.
The conference will feature 10 parallel technical sessions covering 15 thematic areas, and over 240 interactive
presentations are scheduled. A highlight of the event will be the Plenary Sessions addressed by leading global
figures in space exploration, including: Union Minister of State for Space Dr. Jitendra Singh. Josef
Aschbacher, ESA (Europe); Kazuyoshi Kawasaki, Japan; V. Narayanan, Chairman, ISRO; Jill Smyth, USA;
Wu Weiren, China; Salem Al Marri, UAE.
GLEX 2025 also places a strong emphasis on public engagement through an extensive astronaut outreach
programme, featuring nearly 10 astronauts including: Hazzaa AlMansoori (UAE); Alper Gezeravci (Türkiye);
Michael López-Alegría (USA/Spain); Angad Pratap (India); Rakesh Sharma, India’s first astronaut.
Another key highlight will be the inauguration of a space exhibition by Dr. Jitendra Singh, featuring stalls
from 22 leading organizations, including Indian space startups, global space companies, and ISRO.Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO, along with a contingent of senior space scientists, was also present
during the curtain raiser media interaction, reflecting ISRO’s strong commitment to the success of GLEX
2025."
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