NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are teaming up for a groundbreaking NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) mission. This mission will utilize synthetic aperture radar technology to monitor the Earth’s land- and ice-covered surfaces every 12 days. The collaboration between NASA and ISRO aims to provide vital information to protect communities by offering a detailed, three-dimensional view of Earth and detecting surface movements down to the centimeter level.
The NISAR satellite is set to launch from ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India, with a targeted launch window in late July. This mission represents a significant step forward in Earth observation, offering unprecedented insights into our planet. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory will stream a live briefing to discuss the NISAR mission, featuring key figures such as Nicky Fox, Karen St. Germain, Wendy Edelstein, and Paul Rosen. Members of the media can RSVP to participate in the event and ask questions using the provided contact information. Stay tuned for more updates on this cutting-edge collaboration between NASA and ISRO.
Original Source: NASA