Laurie Leshin, Director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, expressed admiration for ISRO’s achievements, highlighting a collaborative spirit between NASA, ISRO, and NISAR. She conveyed excitement about the ongoing collaboration, with Jet Propulsion Laboratory colleagues working closely with ISRO in Bengaluru. Leshin emphasized the remarkable teamwork and mutual learning between the two space agencies. The Director praised ISRO’s accomplishments, indicating that NASA is gaining valuable insights from the Indian organization. This cooperative effort underscores a significant exchange of knowledge and expertise, fostering a strong partnership in space exploration between NASA and ISRO.