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Both, Indian and the US are gearing up for the launch of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar, a satellite designed to map the Earth’s surface bi-weekly to support climate change mitigation and other global challenges read more
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Through these partnerships, both India and the US aim to advance space situational awareness, data fusion technologies, and infra-red sensor semiconductor manufacturing. Image Credit: Reuters
India and the US have finalised a strategic framework for human spaceflight cooperation, with the aim to improve interoperability in space exploration. A joint fact-sheet released after the iCET Dialogue between US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval outlined key initiatives, including plans to begin advanced training for Indian astronauts at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
The framework also highlights collaborative efforts towards India’s potential participation in the Lunar Gateway Programme, an integral part of the US-led Artemis initiative to establish a space station orbiting the moon. Discussions between the two countries explored joint ventures in various space technologies, as per a PTI report.
Among the significant milestones discussed was securing transportation for the first joint mission of NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) astronauts to the International Space Station. This mission is expected to mark a pivotal moment in the bilateral space partnership and space exploration efforts.
The dialogue also emphasized strengthened defence space cooperation, including the recent Advanced Domains Defense Dialogue at the Pentagon. This dialogue featured a space tabletop exercise and exchanges on emerging domains such as artificial intelligence, underscoring the evolving strategic ties in space security.
Furthermore, both nations are gearing up for the launch of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar, a satellite designed to map the Earth’s surface bi-weekly to support climate change mitigation and other global challenges.
Furthermore, the iCET discussion also introduced a new partnership between the US Space Force and two Indian startups, namely 114ai and 3rdiTech.
Through these partnerships, both India and the US aim to advance space situational awareness, data fusion technologies, and infra-red sensor semiconductor manufacturing.
The partnership also highlighted India’s participation in the US Space Command’s Global Sentinel Exercise, with plans for continued engagement in future iterations starting from 2025. These developments underscore the deepening cooperation between India and the US in leveraging space capabilities for mutual benefit and global advancements.
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