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NASA chief sees role for global participation in deep space exploration

NASA chief sees role for global participation in deep space exploration

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Mazlan Othman, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and Charles Bolden, Administrator of NASA at a press briefing in Vienna. [UNIS Vienna photo][/caption]The United States is looking to strengthen its partnerships with the UN and other countries in the promotion of the peaceful uses of outer space.

That’s what Charles Bolden, head of NASA, the country’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration, told journalists in Vienna on Tuesday.

He was speaking at a press briefing held by the UN Committee on the Peaceful uses of Outer Space.

Dianne Penn reports.

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