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Key Points

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The United States wants India to join its Moon base programme under the Artemis Accords.

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NISAR, a radar satellite made by NASA and ISRO, can help locate people after natural disasters.

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Shubhanshu Shukla’s mission to the International Space Station shows deeper human‑spaceflight ties.

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American investors are invited to support Indian space start‑ups.

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The two nations are creating common space norms for traffic and communication.

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Summary

The NISAR mission, a radar satellite built by NASA and ISRO, demonstrated how joint technology can assist disaster response, such as locating victims after the recent Venezuelan earthquake.

Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s recent flight to the International Space Station highlighted growing human‑spaceflight cooperation between the two countries.

United States officials encouraged Indian space start‑ups, including Pixxel and Skyroot, to enter the American market.

Both governments are also working on shared space rules, from traffic coordination to international communication standards.

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New Words to Learn

9 words
lunar
related to the Moon
Artemis Accords
a friendly agreement about exploring the Moon
satellite
a machine that goes around Earth and sends pictures
radar
a tool that uses radio waves to see things far away
interoperability
different things working together nicely
norms
rules that everyone follows
stratosphere
a high layer of air above Earth
multiplying
making something grow a lot
collaboration
working together on a project
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