India, Mauritius to Set Up Satellite Station

On 12th September 2025, India and Mauritius signed a landmark agreement to establish a satellite tracking station in Mauritius near Diego Garcia, strengthening India’s strategic presence in the Indian Ocean region.

India and Mauritius signed an agreement on cooperation for the establishment of a telemetry, tracking, and telecommunications station for satellites and launch vehicles, as well as for collaboration in space research, science, and applications.
The tracking facility in Mauritius will enable India to monitor its satellites, collect real-time data, and enhance surveillance across the Indian Ocean, providing a strategic edge amid increasing Chinese naval activity.
The deal was signed during the visit of Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam to India, highlighting deepening bilateral cooperation in space and security.
India reaffirmed its long-standing support for Mauritius’ sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, including those near Diego Garcia, while recognising London’s limited defence presence as agreed in the treaty signed earlier this year.