U.S. Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, revealed NASA’s plan to provide advanced training to Indian astronauts for a joint mission to the International Space Station (ISS) later this year. The announcement came during the “US-India Commercial Space Conference” in Bengaluru, emphasizing bilateral collaboration in space exploration. The event showcased the upcoming launch of the NISAR satellite, a joint NASA-ISRO mission to monitor Earth resources. Senior defense officials from both countries also convened in Washington to explore opportunities for space cooperation and identified potential collaborations with U.S. industry.
Joint Space Mission: NASA to Train Indian Astronauts
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