US Ambassador Eric Garcetti proposes development of "QUAD satellite" with India-U.S. partnership
The Hindu
US Ambassador proposes QUAD satellite development in partnership with India, discussed advanced space technologies and cooperation with ISRO Chairman.
U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has proposed to develop a "QUAD satellite" involving the partnership of India and the U.S.
During his official trip to Bengaluru on Friday, he visited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) headquarters and met with Chairman S Somanath and discussed the ongoing cooperation between India and the U.S. in the field of space.
In a statement, the space agency said the U.S. Ambassador proposed the development of a "QUAD satellite".
During the meeting, the ISRO chairman pointed to the opportunity to develop advanced detectors and packaging technologies with U.S.-India academic institutions.
He also emphasised the importance of building and standardising docking interfaces across human space programs to enable the utilization of space platforms by other countries and joining hands to build a navigation system on the Moon, either in orbit or on the surface.
Taking to 'X', Mr. Garcetti on Saturday shared how he was honoured to meet the ISRO Chairman and how they were committed to further strengthening the partnership between India and the United States in the field of space.
"Honored to meet @ISRO Chairman Dr S Somanath and team! From advancing #NISAR satellite to fostering human spaceflight and promoting commercial space endeavours, the #USIndiaSpace commitment stands strong and is advancing our shared goals within the #USIndia Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology," he said.
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