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space2 years ago

US Commits to International Moon Landing in Joint Space Effort

The National Space Council meeting emphasized the importance of international cooperation in space, highlighting ongoing initiatives such as the Artemis Accords and efforts to ban destructive testing of antisatellite weapons. Vice President Kamala Harris announced that astronauts from other countries will be included on future NASA Artemis lunar landing missions. The meeting also discussed American competitiveness in space, addressing military threats from China and Russia. The government announced a new policy framework for mission authorization and directed the development of minimum cybersecurity standards for space systems.

via SpaceNews|
#artemis-program#international-cooperation#national-space-council
space2 years ago

VP Harris Announces International Astronaut to Join Future NASA Moon Landing

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced during the National Space Council meeting that NASA's Artemis program aims to land an international astronaut on the moon by the end of the 2020s. The program, which seeks to establish a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface, is leveraging partnerships with various nations and organizations, including the European Space Agency (ESA), the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). The Artemis Accords, a framework for responsible lunar exploration, have been signed by 33 nations. Harris emphasized the importance of international collaboration in space exploration and reaffirmed the commitment to the Artemis program.

via Space.com|
#artemis-program#international-collaboration#lunar-exploration
space-exploration2 years ago

VP Harris Announces International Astronaut to Join Future NASA Moon Landing

NASA and the White House have announced that an international astronaut will join U.S. astronauts on a future moon landing by the end of the decade. The specific country or astronaut has not been disclosed yet, but crews will be assigned closer to the missions. This move aligns with NASA's long-standing emphasis on global cooperation in space, as demonstrated by the Artemis Accords. The announcement was made during a meeting of the National Space Council, where Vice President Kamala Harris also addressed new policies to ensure the safe use of space.

via The Associated Press|
#artemis-accords#international-astronaut#moon-landing
space2 years ago

VP Kamala Harris Leads NASA's National Space Council Meeting

NASA will participate in a meeting of the National Space Council chaired by Vice President Kamala Harris, focusing on international partnerships. NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and astronaut Jeremy Hansen will represent the agency, and coverage of the meeting will be available on NASA+ streaming service, NASA Television, YouTube, and the agency's website. Deputy Administrator Melroy will discuss the societal benefits of NASA's space exploration and its Earth science missions, as well as collaboration with international partners for a sustainable human presence in space.

via NASA|
#international-partnerships#nasa#nasa-tv
space2 years ago

"VP Harris Leads National Space Council Meeting, Announces International Collaboration for Future Moon Landing"

Vice President Kamala Harris will lead her third National Space Council (NSC) meeting, focusing on international partnerships. The meeting will include representatives from NASA and other federal government agencies. The Canadian Space Agency (CSA), a member of the NASA-led Artemis Accords, will be represented by CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen. The NSC helps shape American space policy and is composed of high-ranking government officials. Harris previously highlighted space priorities such as studying climate change and addressing space debris.

via Space.com|
#artemis-accords#international-partnerships#kamala-harris