US to Train Indian Astronauts for ISS Mission: NASA Chief Confirms

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:06am on 20 Jun 2024,Thursday Science

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced an expansion of US-India space collaboration, including training Indian astronauts for a joint mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Following discussions between US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and India’s Ajit Doval, the partnership will see ISRO astronauts trained at NASA's Johnson Space Center. This historic initiative, part of the iCET Dialogue, aims to deepen space interoperability and marks a significant step in India-US space relations. The mission's details are being finalized, signaling stronger future human spaceflight collaboration and enhanced Earth-based benefits.

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