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Bill Nelson Tours India to Discuss Space Collaboration
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https://payloadspace.com/bill-nelson-welcomed-in-india/
> Bill Nelson’s world tour has touched down in India.
>On Monday, the NASA chief landed in the newly minted Moon-faring nation, where he has been making rounds with high-ranking officials. The trip, which builds on space agreements announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit in June, emphasizes space tech and research collaboration, with a focus on human exploration and Earth science.
> The centerpiece of Nelson’s trip is a visit to a Bengaluru facility where the joint US-India NISAR satellite is being tested.
>NISAR 101: NISAR is the first shared satellite mission between the two countries. Slated for a 2024 launch aboard India’s GSLV rocket, the bird will collect data on our planet’s environment, landscapes, and ice masses. The insights gained from analyzing the data will be used to address climate change, disaster management, and agriculture challenges.