NASA and ISRO Set to Unveil Groundbreaking Earth-Observing Satellite Ahead of Launch
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NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are gearing up to preview their highly anticipated collaborative mission, NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar), ahead of its scheduled launch in early 2024. The satellite, designed to monitor Earth’s surface with unprecedented precision, represents a milestone in international space cooperation. NISAR will employ advanced radar technology to track minute changes in the planet’s ecosystems, ice sheets, and tectonic movements. Its dual-frequency radar system—operating in L-band and S-band—will provide high-resolution data crucial for understanding climate change impacts, natural hazards, and agricultural trends. The mission underscores deepening ties between the U.S. and India in space exploration. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson emphasized the partnership’s significance, stating, 'NISAR exemplifies how global collaboration can address pressing scientific challenges.' ISRO Chairman S. Somanath echoed this sentiment, highlighting the mission’s potential to benefit both nations and the broader scientific community. Additional reporting from SpaceNews reveals that NISAR’s data will be freely accessible, enabling researchers worldwide to study environmental shifts in near real-time. The satellite’s launch aboard India’s GSLV Mark II rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre marks a key step in expanding Earth-observation capabilities. With its ability to scan 90% of the planet’s land and ice surfaces every 12 days, NISAR is poised to revolutionize our understanding of dynamic Earth processes—from deforestation to glacier retreat—ushering in a new era of environmental monitoring.
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