Thu, Sep 10, 2009
The Two Nations Agree On A Comprehensive Approach To Space
Exploration
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Canadian Space Agency
President Steve MacLean signed a framework agreement Wednesday for
cooperative activities in the exploration and use of outer space
for peaceful purposes. Canadian Ambassador to the United States
Michael Wilson hosted the signing at the Canadian Embassy in
Washington.
"NASA is very proud of its long and outstanding relationship
with Canada, one that has been nurtured during the past four
decades with increasing collaboration in a wide range of space
science and exploration activities," NASA's Bolden said. "As NASA
continues to enhance the scientific observation of our planet and
the solar system, we are looking to Canada and our other
international partners to play key roles in our future exploration
plans."
Commenting on the significance of the signing, MacLean said,
"The United States has been a critical partner for Canada ever
since the launch of the Alouette-1 satellite in 1962. From these
early beginnings, we have worked together to forge a space alliance
that has become a catalyst, driving generations of space expertise,
innovation, science, and technological excellence through our
participation in space projects that continue to serve the
interests of both our nations."
The framework agreement is an important step in an evolving
process toward a coordinated and comprehensive approach to
exploration and use of outer space. It sets forth general terms and
conditions that will be applied to future cooperative projects and
facilitates expanded cooperation between the U.S. and Canada on a
range of activities related to human spaceflight, exploration,
space science and Earth science.
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