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NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has expressed his willingness to collaborate with India in building a space station. He made this statement during a virtual meeting with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman, K. Sivan, on September 24, 2020.
Bridenstine stated that NASA is ready to work with India on the development of a space station, as well as other space-related projects. He also praised India’s recent achievements in space exploration, including the successful launch of the Chandrayaan-2 mission to the moon.
During the meeting, Bridenstine and Sivan discussed potential areas of collaboration between NASA and ISRO. They also talked about the possibility of sending Indian astronauts to space on NASA’s Artemis mission, which aims to land the first woman and the next man on the moon by 2024.
Bridenstine emphasized the importance of international cooperation in space exploration and stated that NASA is committed to working with countries around the world, including India, to advance scientific knowledge and push the boundaries of human space exploration.
He also highlighted the potential benefits of a collaboration between NASA and ISRO, stating that it could lead to new technologies and advancements in space exploration. Bridenstine also expressed his excitement about the possibility of working with India on future missions to Mars and beyond.
Sivan, on the other hand, expressed his gratitude for NASA’s willingness to collaborate and stated that ISRO is looking forward to working with NASA on various projects. He also mentioned that India is planning to launch its own space station by 2030 and hopes to collaborate with other countries, including the United States, in this endeavor.
The meeting between Bridenstine and Sivan marks a significant step towards strengthening the partnership between NASA and ISRO. This collaboration has the potential to not only advance space exploration but also foster stronger ties between the two countries.
In conclusion, the willingness of NASA to collaborate with India in building a space station and other space-related projects is a testament to the growing partnership between the two countries in the field of space exploration. With both agencies committed to pushing the boundaries of human space exploration, this collaboration has the potential to bring about groundbreaking advancements in the field and pave the way for future missions to the moon, Mars, and beyond.
