Space Diplomacy: NASA and Roscosmos Seek Common Ground
NASA's temporary administrator, Sean Duffy, met with Dmitry Bakanov, Russia's space agency chief, marking the first in-person dialogue since 2018. Discussions highlighted cooperation on the moon and the ISS. Despite war-induced tensions, NASA and Roscosmos maintain collaboration efforts, exploring new agreements and reinforcing ties in space diplomacy.
In a significant stride towards repairing international space diplomacy, NASA's interim administrator Sean Duffy engaged in landmark discussions with Dmitry Bakanov, leader of Russia's space agency, Roscosmos. The two met at Florida's Kennedy Space Center, marking the first face-to-face dialogue since 2018, amid tense Washington-Moscow relations.
Though NASA withheld specific details of the meeting, Roscosmos released footage showcasing the interaction, signaling potential cooperation on lunar initiatives and the continuation of shared responsibilities on the International Space Station (ISS). The dialogue underscores efforts to thaw icy relations and revive joint extraterrestrial projects.
Focusing on extending mutual astronaut exchange agreements and potential plans to decommission the ISS by 2030, the conference aims to uphold the ISS's legacy as a pillar of global scientific collaboration, reinforcing the longstanding technical interdependence between these space giants.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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