NASA’s Chief Astronaut, Joseph M. Acaba, Concludes Historic Visit to BD

Dhaka, December 17, 2024 – NASA’s Chief Astronaut, Joseph M. Acaba, has concluded a successful visit to Bangladesh after successful engagements with youth, academia, government officials, and media. 

His engagements included interactive sessions with students, where he inspired young minds to pursue careers in space science, robotics, STEM, research, and education.  Acaba discussed the role of space exploration in advancing technology and addressing global challenges, such as the climate crisis. 

Acaba also participated in media interviews, where he shared insights on NASA’s contributions to global science and technology, and how Bangladesh can benefit from collaborative efforts in space exploration and technology innovation through the Artemis Accords. 

The Artemis Accords promote principles for a safe, peaceful, and prosperous future in space to foster further collaboration between NASA and Bangladesh’s growing space and technology sectors. – US Embassy press release