Historic NASA and Roscosmos Heads' Meeting Marks New Era in Space Cooperation

The heads of NASA and Russia's Roscosmos are scheduled for their first in-person meeting since 2018. Roscosmos head Dmitry Bakanov and NASA's interim head, Sean Duffy, are meeting in Houston at the end of July, marking a potential turning point in U.S.-Russia space cooperation.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 30-07-2025 02:27 IST | Created: 30-07-2025 02:27 IST
Historic NASA and Roscosmos Heads' Meeting Marks New Era in Space Cooperation
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In a significant development for international space cooperation, the head of Russia's Roscosmos, Dmitry Bakanov, has landed in Houston for pivotal talks with NASA's interim head, Sean Duffy.

This meeting, scheduled for July 31, is the first in-person dialogue at the highest agency level since 2018, indicating a possible thaw in U.S.-Russia relations within space exploration spheres.

Observers anticipate the discussions may result in strengthened collaborations between Roscosmos and NASA, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. The meeting underscores the crucial role of international partnerships in the advancement of space endeavors.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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