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Doval Explores Russia's Space Center, Boosts Cooperation
29 May
Summary
- Doval toured Russia's National Space Center during a Moscow visit.
- Officials held a live call with the Russian ISS crew.
- India and Russia plan to significantly boost space cooperation.
Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval recently undertook a guided tour of Russia's National Space Center in Moscow. The visit, coinciding with the International Security Forum, included a tour of the Roscosmos Joint Industry Information Center, which monitors rocket and space industry data and will manage the proposed Russian Space Station.
A significant moment of the visit was a live communication link established with the Russian cosmonauts currently aboard the International Space Station. The crew shared details of their recent spacewalk, underscoring the active collaboration in space exploration.
This engagement reinforces the long-standing space partnership between India and Russia, which began in the early 1960s and includes contributions to India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission and integrated navigation systems like NavIC and GLONASS. Officials anticipate a substantial increase in bilateral space cooperation, signaling a shared future in space endeavors.
