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Bengaluru hosted the BRICS Heads of Space Agencies (HOSA) Meeting 2026, bringing together senior representatives from all eleven BRICS member nations to strengthen cooperation in space exploration and technology. Hosted by ISRO and the Department of Space, the meeting focused on key issues such as space sustainability, satellite coordination, Earth observation, and the proposed BRICS Space Council. Discussions also covered the expansion of the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation to improve disaster management, agriculture monitoring, climate studies, and environmental protection. The event highlighted India's growing leadership in global space diplomacy and its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainable space activities.