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NASA Chief Bill Nelson meets Bengaluru Students
In a Joint Space Event with ISRO, NASA’s Bill Nelson spent an eventful time in Bengaluru to celebrate NISAR.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, ISRO Scientific Secretary Shantanu Bhatawdekar, Former Indian Astronaut Rakesh Sharma, VITM Director K.A. Sadhana looking at the full-scale model of NASA’s Mars Rover Opportunity replica VIT Museum in Bengaluru /
In an attempt to ignite curiosity among young students, NASA chief Bill Nelson attended an event titled "Reaching for the Stars: A Conversation with NASA and ISRO" at the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum (VITM) in Bengaluru.
The event, jointly organized by the U.S. government and VITM, saw the attendance of over 200 students aged 14 to 16. In his speech, Nelson highlighted global space collaboration, citing the ever-growing partnership between the United States and India.
“Students across the world are deepening their passion in science and technology, preparing them to be the future innovators and pioneers that help humanity soar to new heights, traverse previously untouched terrain and unlock more secrets of the universe,” he said.
“It is an honor to be in Bengaluru where it’s clear that NASA and ISRO’s work together will create possibilities that benefit members of the Artemis Generation in both our countries – and around the world,” he added.
ISRO Scientific secretary Shantanu Bhatawdekar expressed gratitude for the continued support in projects like Gaganyaan and eagerly anticipated data from the upcoming NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) mission.
The joint NISAR mission is expected to provide valuable data for better management of natural resources and hazards, as well as contribute to a deeper understanding of the effects and pace of climate change.
Former Indian Astronaut Rakesh Sharma spoke about "For the Benefit of All." He informed at the event that NISAR was scheduled for launch in 2024.
Questions from the audience ranged from their personal journeys to exciting developments in space exploration, offering insights into the vast opportunities available for aspiring scientists and engineers.
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