NASA Invites ISRO to Join Moon Base Programme as India, US Deepen Space Cooperation
NASA said the invitation builds on the NISAR mission and opens talks on future lunar science and human spaceflight cooperation.
- NASA invited the Indian Space Research Organisation to join its 'Moon Base' program on Tuesday, expanding lunar exploration cooperation following the ninth India-US Civil Space Joint Working Group meeting in Bengaluru.
- This partnership builds on the American-led Artemis Accords, which focus on peaceful lunar exploration, and aligns with the US-India Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology Initiative framework.
- US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and ISRO Chairman V Narayanan co-chaired the discussions, reviewing ongoing efforts like the joint NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar mission launched last year.
- Strengthening these ties grants Indian scientists a larger role in international lunar missions and supports India's own Chandrayaan programme goals as both nations broaden cooperation.
- While the invitation marks a significant milestone, officials have not yet released specific details regarding ISRO's expected role or mission timelines. The countries continue to discuss long-term sustainability guidelines.
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<p style="text-align: justify;">NASA has invited India's space agency ISRO to join its Moon base program. This information was given by US Ambassador Sergio Gor. Posting on X, he said that this will further strengthen the partnership with India. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">US Ambassador Sergio Gor said, "The US and India deep space partnership will further strengthen. This news comes when the State Department and NASA co-chaired the 9th…
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