ISRO Chairman announces India's participation in global asteroid research and defense initiatives, including the 2029 Apophis mission.

ISRO Chairman S Somanath announced India's interest in participating in global asteroid research and defense initiatives, stressing the importance of international cooperation in protecting Earth from potential asteroid impacts. ISRO plans to contribute to upcoming interplanetary missions, such as the 2029 Apophis mission, through providing instruments or other support. The Indian space agency is also keen on participating in a planetary defense mission ahead of Earth's 2029 close encounter with the Apophis asteroid.

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