India and US Announce Joint Space Mission in 2024
Washington, D.C. - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Thursday a joint space mission that will launch in 2024.
The mission, which is still in the planning stages, will involve the launch of a spacecraft that will study the Moon's atmosphere and geology. The spacecraft will be launched by India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and will be equipped with instruments from both India and the United States.
The announcement of the joint space mission was made during Modi's visit to the White House. The two leaders also discussed a range of other issues, including the economy, security, and climate change.
In a statement, the Indian government said that the joint space mission "is a symbol of the growing strategic partnership between India and the United States." The statement also said that the mission "will help to advance our shared scientific goals and promote international cooperation in space."
The joint space mission is a significant event that highlights the growing ties between India and the United States. It is a symbol of the shared values and interests of the two countries, and it is a sign of the positive future that lies ahead for their partnership.
Here are some additional details about the mission:
The spacecraft will be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India.
The spacecraft will orbit the Moon for about a year, collecting data on the Moon's atmosphere and geology.
The data collected by the spacecraft will be used to study the Moon's evolution and to help plan future human missions to the Moon.
The mission is expected to cost around $100 million.
The mission is scheduled to launch in 2024.
The joint space mission is a major step forward for India and the United States in their cooperation in space. It is a sign of the growing partnership between the two countries, and it is a testament to the shared commitment of India and the United States to space exploration.
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