NASA Invites ISRO to Join Moon Base Programme
NASA has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to participate in its Moon Base programme, an initiative aimed at establishing a permanent lunar outpost. The invitation was extended during the ninth meeting of the India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group, which took place in Bengaluru on August 5 and 6.
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What Happened
NASA has officially invited the Indian Space Research Organisation to collaborate on its Moon Base programme. This invitation was announced following the ninth meeting of the India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group, held at the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru on August 5 and 6. The two nations also reached an agreement to advance discussions regarding the sharing of open scientific data under the Artemis Accords.
The Moon Base programme is designed to create a permanent habitat near the lunar South Pole to support astronauts during crewed and uncrewed missions. By fostering this collaboration, the United States and India aim to deepen their bilateral space partnership, facilitate new scientific discoveries, and prepare for future deep space exploration initiatives.
Key Facts
- NASA invited ISRO to join the Moon Base programme.Source not recorded
- The invitation was announced during the ninth India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group meeting.Source not recorded
- The meeting was held in Bengaluru on August 5 and 6.Source not recorded
- The project aims to build a permanent lunar outpost near the Moon's South Pole.Source not recorded
- India and the U.S. agreed to cooperate on open scientific data sharing under the Artemis Accords.Source not recorded
The Timeline9
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11 Aug
- HTHindustan TimesNasa invites Isro to join Moon Base program under Artemis Accords
- TOIThe Times of IndiaNasa invites Isro to join Moon base programme
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- DHDeccan HeraldNASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base mission
12 Aug
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