The United States plans to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) by the end of 2024, according to U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti.
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US, India to collaborate on NISAR satellite to monitor Earth’s frozen surfaces
NISAR, the radar satellite, set to be launched this year in joint collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and US space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), will measure some key Earth vital signs, including the health of wetlands, ground deformation by volcanoes, and the dynamics of land and sea ice.
NASA administrator Bill Nelson lands in India to strengthen ISRO relationship
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson touched down in India on Tuesday, expressing his enthusiasm for a week of meetings and events aimed at strengthening the partnership between NASA and ISRO. He emphasized that India is a leader in space and is looking forward to a productive visit. “Touchdown in India! Ready to embark on a week of engaging meetings and events to grow @NASA’s partnership with @isro. India is a leader in space and we’re looking forward to a productive visit,” Nelson said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
India-US satellite NISAR’s payload arrives in Bengaluru from the US
The India-US earth observation satellite NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) project has moved further ahead with the payload reaching Bengaluru from the US on Wednesday, the US Consulate General in Chennai said.
NISAR: A challenging team effort
When NASA decided to build a cutting-edge radar imaging satellite to map the world, its experts recommended collaborating with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), given the latter’s ability to provide quality material while working with a tight budget. That led to the NASA ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR).
Radar-based NASA-ISRO satellite to measure changes in Earth
That was S Somanath, chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), speaking at the flagging off of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, Feb. 3.
Indian, US space officials discuss human space exploration
Indian and US space officials have discussed human space exploration at a two-day meeting in Washington, according to the US State Department.