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The TIP was formally signed by Dr. Anilkumar AK, the director of ISRO’s Space Applications Centre, and Mr. Dierk Pilz, the director of technology engineering and quality at ESA. The signing took place at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in the presence of senior officials, including Dr. S. Somnath, the chairman of ISRO, and Mr. D. Vander Hasselt, Belgium's ambassador to India.
The TIP establishes a framework for ground tracking support, allowing for seamless communication between the Indian mission control and the Gaganyaan spacecraft. This partnership acknowledges the critical need for reliable communication channels in space exploration endeavors.