India and UK to connect their space clusters: UK science minister
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Ramping up their cooperation in the area of space, India and the United Kingdom will connect their space clusters, starting with Leicester space park, UK’s Minister for Science, Research and Innovation George Freeman has said.
He said India and the UK are also discussing how they can better harness Lower Earth Observation orbits and the regulation of satellite communications.
According to Mr. Freeman, both countries are also keen to work together in the field of nuclear energy and looking forward to collaborating on nuclear fission and fusion.
“We are looking to connect the UK space cluster parks with Indian space parks, starting with Leicester (space park). So that we grow the space economy and nurture the skills for the new generation of young Indian scientists working with UK scientists and innovators in a commercial space economy,” Mr. Freeman told PTI in an interview.
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Freeman was in Mumbai last week to attend the meeting of G20 science ministers. He also met his Indian counterpart, Jitendra Singh.
He said the UK is investing in its space clusters that are spread around the country.
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