International Relations·

NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base programme

Summary

  • NASA has invited ISRO to collaborate on its Moon Base programme.
  • The invitation was announced during the ninth meeting of the India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group in Bengaluru.
  • The collaboration is part of the India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group's efforts to strengthen space cooperation between the two countries.

Key Facts

  • · NASA's Moon Base programme aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface.
  • · ISRO has been invited to collaborate on the programme.
  • · The India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group is a bilateral mechanism for cooperation in civil space affairs.

Why it matters

The collaboration between NASA and ISRO on the Moon Base programme can enhance India's space capabilities and provide opportunities for joint research and development in space exploration.

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