International Space Station — Mains Questions

The International Space Station represents one of the most successful examples of sustained international cooperation. Analyze the governance model of the ISS and discuss the lessons it provides for India's space diplomacy strategy.

Space diplomacy has emerged as an important dimension of international relations. Examine how the International Space Station serves as a platform for space diplomacy and evaluate its effectiveness in maintaining international cooperation during periods of geopolitical tension.

Critically analyze the evolution of international space cooperation from the Cold War era to the present, using the International Space Station as a case study. What implications does this evolution have for emerging space powers like India?