A joint statement released by both leaders highlighted the depth of their discussions on this matter during the pre-G20 Summit meetings. It emphasized the United States’ unwavering commitment to making this ambitious goal a reality
In recent high-level discussions leading up to the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden delved into the exciting realm of space exploration, focusing on enhancing cooperation between their two nations. One prominent topic of conversation was the eagerly anticipated mission to send the first Indian astronaut to the renowned International Space Station (ISS) later this year, according to reports frombusinesstoday.in.
A joint statement released by both leaders highlighted the depth of their discussions on this matter during the pre-G20 Summit meetings. It emphasized the United States’ unwavering commitment to making this ambitious goal a reality.
One of the key outcomes of their meeting was the acknowledgment of the ongoing efforts to establish a working group for commercial space collaboration within the framework of the India-US Civil Space Joint Working Group. This working group is expected to lay the foundation for further cooperation in space-related endeavors.
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As of now, 271 individuals from 21 different countries have had the privilege of visiting the ISS. If all goes as planned, the forthcoming mission will make history by sending the first Indian astronaut to the station, becoming the second Indian citizen to venture into space since Rakesh Sharma’s visit to the USSR’s Salyut 7 orbital station in 1984
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This significant achievement would further solidify India’s presence in the realm of space exploration and international cooperation
The joint statement also highlighted the determination to strengthen the partnership in outer space exploration, particularly through collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Discussions between these two esteemed space agencies have commenced, encompassing topics such as operational modalities, capacity building, and astronaut training. Their shared goal is to embark on a joint mission to the International Space Station in 2024, marking a significant milestone in their cooperation. They are actively working towards finalizing a strategic framework for human space flight cooperation by the end of 2023.
The International Space Station, launched in November 1998, is an emblem of international scientific and engineering collaboration, representing the efforts of five space agencies from 15 countries. It resides in Lower Earth Orbit (LEO) and is only matched by China’s Tiangong Space Station (TSS) in terms of modular space stations. This colossal, 460-tonne space platform, equivalent in size to a football field, orbits more than 400 km above Earth’s surface.
As of now, 271 individuals from 21 different countries have had the privilege of visiting the ISS. If all goes as planned, the forthcoming mission will make history by sending the first Indian astronaut to the station, becoming the second Indian citizen to venture into space since Rakesh Sharma’s visit to the USSR’s Salyut 7 orbital station in 1984. This significant achievement would further solidify India’s presence in the realm of space exploration and international cooperation.
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