New Delhi, June 26 -- The fourth edition of the India Space Congress (ISC 2025) began on Wednesday in New Delhi with a strong message: India is not just reaching for the stars, but steadily claiming its space among global leaders. Held under the theme "Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India's Journey Towards Global Partnership", the three-day event brings together over 800 delegates from more than 40 countries, showcasing India's growing stature in space diplomacy, innovation, and policy.

The opening coincided with a historic milestone-Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force lifted off aboard the Axiom-4 mission, becoming the second Indian in space.

The livestream of the launch was witnessed by delegates at th...