NASA Invites ISRO to Join ‘Moon Base’ Program Near South Pole
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Why in news
NASA invited ISRO to join the 'Moon Base' program near the lunar south pole as part of the Artemis Accords partnership.
Background
The invitation was extended during the ninth India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group meeting at ISRO headquarters. The base aims to utilize water-ice deposits from permanently shadowed craters, with construction slated to begin around 2030.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TArtemis Accords: A multilateral agreement for cooperation in civil space exploration.
- S&TLunar South Pole: Targeted for exploration due to the presence of water-ice deposits in permanently shadowed craters.
- PostISRO: Indian Space Research Organisation, the national space agency of India.
- FactConstruction of the Moon Base is planned to commence around the year 2030.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of international cooperation in space exploration and the strategic importance of lunar south pole resources for future human habitation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- technological synergy
- resource security (water-ice)
- geopolitical implications of space treaties
Keywords: Space Diplomacy · Lunar Exploration · Artemis Accords · Technological Collaboration
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