India and France sign an agreement for cooperation on the Gaganyaan mission
The agreement will enable Indian flight physicians to train at French facilities
Indian astronauts of the mission can avail French space agency CNES’ equipment
CNES will also supply fireproof carry bags to shield equipment from shocks and radiation
The agreement was announced during French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian’s visit to ISRO
ISRO has asked CNES to serve as its single European contact in this domain
Currently, the Gaganyaan mission is delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions
