Why in News?
NASA invited ISRO to participate in its Moon Base programme during the India-US Civil Space Joint Working Group meeting in Bengaluru, expanding cooperation in lunar exploration.
Key Details
The proposal builds on India's participation in the Artemis Accords, a set of principles for peaceful civil exploration of the Moon and other space destinations.
NASA and ISRO already cooperate on areas such as astronaut training and the joint NISAR Earth-observation mission.
For India, the invitation fits with its longer-term plans for human spaceflight and lunar exploration.
Exam Connect
Artemis Accords → principles for peaceful civil space exploration → Established in 2020
ISRO + NASA → NISAR mission
India joined Artemis Accords → 2023