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ESA Strengthens International Partnerships at IAC 2026

The European Space Agency (ESA) emphasized international cooperation at the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Türkiye, with Director General Josef Aschbacher holding high-level meetings with global partners.

ESA's Director General met with NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson, receiving seeds that orbited the Moon on the Artemis II mission.

Discussions with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) focused on expanding cooperation in human spaceflight, lunar exploration, and climate and science missions.

ESA also held bilateral meetings with representatives from the United Arab Emirates, Canadian Space Agency, and Australian Space Agency.

A panel discussion at the ESA booth addressed the sustainable use of low Earth orbit, balancing market growth and legal governance, with participation from various space agencies and industry representatives.

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