How is the relationship between India and the U.S. important for space exploration
Discuss the importance of India-U.S. relationship in the context of space exploration according to a former NASA official.
- The partnership between ISRO and NASA in the fields of earth observation and space exploration reflects the expanding dimensions of India-U.S. space cooperation.
- Formerly, in 2016, the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission was announced, which aimed at exploring the earth's surface through radar imaging, enabling better understanding of climate change.
- The two countries also collaborate in strategic areas of lunar and Mars exploration, which includes the agreement of NASA's Artemis program and ISRO's Gaganyaan program.
- The sharing of space technology and expertise between the two giants is a significant milestone in the global space arena.
- Such collaborations have paved the way for advancing and breakthrough technologies, which can benefit humanity and advancement in sustainable exploration and utilization of space resources.
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