NISAR Satellite

Mexico City is sinking. New satellite technology from NASA is precisely measuring how much the city is sinking each month. This subsidence is caused by groundwater depletion. The problem has been known for a long time. The new data will help scientists understand the issue better and plan for the future. This is a global problem affecting many cities.

NASA’s C-130 Hercules is delivering a radar antenna reflector for the nisar satellite to Bengaluru, India. NISAR, a joint NASA-ISRO mission, will monitor Earth's ecosystems, ice sheets, and natural hazards like earthquakes. Originally delayed, the reflector now has a special thermal coating for extra protection. The satellite will launch from India in February 2025.

In 1992, the US under President George Bush had slapped sanctions on Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) and prevented Russia from sharing cryogenic engine technology with the Indian space agency so as to check India from making missiles.

The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite is a pioneering initiative to observe and understand changes on Earth's surface. Developed collaboratively by NASA and ISRO, this satellite is designed to track even the smallest shifts in land, ice, and vegetation, making it one of the most advanced Earth-monitoring tools ever created, as reported by online media sources.

Combining cutting-edge radar technology from both space agencies, NISAR will scan the planet's crust daily—tracking earthquakes, glacier shifts, forest biomass, and agricultural changes with unprecedented detail.

A high-resolution image of the NASA-ISRO nisar satellite, showcasing its massive deployed radar antenna, has gone viral. This advanced non-Earth imaging by VantorTech provides unprecedented visual confirmation of spacecraft status, complementing traditional telemetry. The NISAR mission itself promises to revolutionize Earth observation with its dual-frequency radar, offering centimeter-level accuracy for monitoring environmental changes and natural hazards.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for a series of exciting missions. According to the organisation's chief, Dr V Narayanan, ISRO will launch the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite on July 30 using the GSLV-F16 rocket.

Nasa announced that NISAR, the advanced earth observation satellite developed by India and the US, is set to launch in March 2025. With dual-frequency radar, NISAR will monitor planetary changes with precision, aiding in climate change understanding and disaster response. It will provide high-resolution images and track surface changes, benefiting global natural resource management.

Prof Manikandan Mathur of the Geophysical Flows Lab, Centre of Excellence, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT-Madras, helped Isro and Nasa fine-tune the satellite’s operational settings

The Nasa-Isro nisar satellite has beamed back its first Earth images, showcasing its potential for detailed global monitoring. This joint mission, launched by Isro, utilizes L-band and S-band radar to track forests, ice, and land changes every 12 days, aiding disaster response and scientific understanding. Full science operations are scheduled to commence in November.

India's space program is set for significant milestones with the confirmed launch of the NASA-ISRO nisar satellite in June 2025, designed to monitor Earth's surface changes. Furthermore, Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will journey to the International Space Station as part of Axiom Mission 4, conducting crucial research in microgravity and marking a new era for Indian astronauts.

Isro is set to launch its first electric propulsion-led spacecraft in December, significantly reducing satellite mass. Upcoming missions include Gaganyaan in 2026, Chandrayaan-4 in 2028, and Chandrayaan-5 post-2028. The Indo-US nisar satellite is prepped for a February launch, advancing earth imaging technology.

Here is a chance for young scientific researchers and data crunchers to be part of Isro's ambitious NASA-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite data analysis programme.

The NASA-ISRO nisar satellite, featuring an S-band radar developed by SAC-ISRO in Ahmedabad, is set to revolutionize Earth observation. This dual-band radar system, with NASA's L-band radar, employs SweepSAR technology to monitor subtle Earth changes. This Indo-US collaboration marks a significant milestone, offering unprecedented capabilities for studying tectonic activity and aiding in disaster preparedness.

The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, a joint Earth observation mission, is scheduled to launch on July 30, 2025. This collaboration between India and the US will provide high-resolution, all-weather imagery for disaster management, climate monitoring, and more. NISAR's open-data policy aims to empower global decision-making and emergency response efforts.

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