India and the United States will enhance their collaboration in three areas of space activity

They are: 1. Human space flight 2. Planetary defense 3. Commercial space

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The discussions include India's participation in the Artemis Accords and strengthening human space flight cooperation.

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There will be deeper collaboration on astronaut training, crew rescue, and other activities, which will benefit India's Gangayaan mission.

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If successful, this will mark the first time India and the US work together on planetary defense, specifically in identifying and cataloging near-earth objects.

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India and the US are strengthening cooperation in the areas of planetary defense and commercial space activity.

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Both countries are discussing India's potential participation in the Artemis Accords, a multilateral exploration program led by the US.

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India and the US have previously agreed to work together on space situational awareness and are collaborating on the Nisar mission scheduled for launch in 2024.

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The US feels strongly that India should be a part of the Artemis Accords, according to a senior NASA official.

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The cooperation between India and the US in the space sector is expected to be reflected in events such as Indus-X and through the formation of a working group.

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