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NASA And India Sign Agreement For Peaceful Use Of Space

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Monday, February 4th, 2008

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The United States and India inked an agreement to join in using space for peaceful purposes. NASA Administrator Michael Griffin and Indian Space Research Organization Chairman G. Madhavan Nair signed the framework agreement. "I am honored to sign this agreement with the India Space Research Organization," Griffin said. "This agreement will allow us to cooperate effectively on a wide range of programs of mutual interest. India has extensive space-related experience, capabilities and infrastructure, and will continue to be a welcome…

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