Updated: 03/09/2013 06:08

NASA to work with SUTD

US space agency NASA is looking at a collaboration which will involve the Singapore University of Technology and Design, SUTD, and several other US universities, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

This is according to a former astronaut and senior advisor for innovation from NASA, who is in Singapore to meet SUTD staff and students.

It's believed to be the first time NASA is planning a collaboration with a Singapore university.

SUTD said the collaboration will also involve students from junior colleges and polytechnics.

Together, they will work on solving difficult engineering problems that could be related to space.

The details of the collaboration are still being worked out.