NASA Administrator to Visit India and UAE for Space Cooperation Talks

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will travel to India and the UAE to discuss space cooperation and deepen bilateral ties in areas such as human exploration and Earth science. In India, Nelson will visit the facilities where the NISAR spacecraft, a joint mission between NASA and ISRO, is being tested for launch in 2024. NISAR will provide crucial data on Earth's ecosystems, surfaces, and ice masses, aiding efforts related to climate change, hazard mitigation, and agriculture. In the UAE, Nelson will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference and highlight NASA's role in providing Earth-science data. He will also engage with students to discuss STEM education and their roles in the Artemis Generation.