--- title: "Launch of NISAR 2024, NASA and ISRO working together to make India's space station" description: "Launch of NISAR 2024, NASA and ISRO working together to make India's space station" author: "Saumya Mishra" published: 2023-11-29 updated: 2023-11-29 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3595/launch-of-nisar-2024-nasa-and-isro-working-together-to-make-india-s-space-station category: "technology" tags: ["space science"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # Launch of NISAR 2024, NASA and ISRO working together to make India's space station - **NASA Administrator Bill Nelson expressed the US's willingness to collaborate with India in building its own [space station](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/87410/indian-space-station-chandrayaan-4-plans-ready-for-govt-approval-isro).** - **The US together with India is in the [process of designing](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/157923/discuss-the-process-of-designing-an-efficient-algorithm-for-a-given-problem) a mission for an Indian pilot to fly to the ISS before December 31, 2024.** - **The country’s [space agency](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/32252/cryogenic-engine-for-upper-stage-of-gslv-mk-iii-was-successfully-tested-by-which-space-agency), ISRO, will put the modern joint mission satellite with NASA into orbit in the second quarter of 2024.** ***Strengthening Collaborative Efforts:*** During his visit, Administrator **Bill Nelson and [Science and Technology](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/11008/science-and-technology-drives-software-industry) Minister Jitendra Singh** discussed reinforcing cooperation between the [US and India](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/84936/10-cultural-differences-between-the-us-and-india) in the space sector. The dialogue included plans for an **Indian astronaut's journey to the ISS**, the launch of the [**NISAR**](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/84951/all-you-need-to-know-about-nasa-isro-sar-satellite) satellite, and the exploration of [NASA's](https://www.mindstick.com/news/3249/nasa-launches-new-site-beta) HVIT facility for testing **Gaganyaan module protection shields**. ***Joint Working Group on [Human Spaceflight](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/114596/what-are-the-key-milestones-in-nasa-s-history-of-human-spaceflight-programs):*** [ISRO](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/85210/major-achievements-of-isro) and NASA have established a Joint Working Group on Human spaceflight cooperation, exploring areas such as **radiation impact studies, micrometeorite and orbital debris shield studies, space health, and medicine aspects**. The collaboration extends to discussions with prominent US industries like **Boeing, Blue Origin, and Voyager**, as well as potential joint ventures with Indian commercial entities. ***NISAR Satellite and Collaborative Testing:*** The NISAR satellite, a **$1.5 billion** joint initiative, is set to launch onboard **India's GSLV** rocket, providing valuable data for studying land ecosystems, earth deformation, cryosphere dynamics, sea ice, and coastal oceans globally. Testing of the integrated **L & S band SAR** at the **U R Rao Satellite Centre** in Bengaluru involves collaboration between ISRO and NASA/JPL officials. ![Launch of NISAR 2024, NASA and ISRO working together to make India's space station](https://www.mindstick.com/usernews/655071/d227da05-b266-4c72-af73-d7413ff4b90a/images/6e38c02b-4f97-4ea6-899e-bcb7ff1d7bfa.jpg) ***Future Collaborative Initiatives:*** ISRO and NASA are in the process of finalizing an Implementing Arrangement through a concept paper, exploring further cooperation in space endeavors. The statement indicates ongoing discussions with US industries and Indian commercial entities, reflecting the commitment to fostering mutual collaboration in the evolving [landscape of space](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/99845/how-are-reusable-rockets-changing-the-landscape-of-space-exploration) exploration. --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3595/launch-of-nisar-2024-nasa-and-isro-working-together-to-make-india-s-space-station Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.