Archive · 20 Jul 2025
India, US Set to Launch Joint NISAR Earth Observation Mission
Imagine a super-powered eye for Earth!
NASA and ISRO are teaming up to launch a special satellite called NISAR.
It's like a giant camera that can see tiny changes on Earth's surface, even movements of land and ice.
This satellite uses radar to create detailed 3D maps, helping scientists study things like volcanoes and how the Earth is changing.
NASA built some parts, and ISRO built others.
The satellite will be launched in India and will circle the Earth, taking pictures every 12 days.
This will help us understand and prepare for natural disasters and learn more about our planet.
A joint NASA-ISRO Earth observation satellite, NISAR, is scheduled for launch by the end of July.
The mission will launch from ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
NISAR is designed to provide detailed 3D views of Earth using a dual-frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR).
NASA is contributing the L-band radar and other components, while ISRO is providing the S-band radar, spacecraft bus, and launch services.
NISAR aims to monitor Earth's land and ice surfaces, providing data for disaster response and environmental research.
- Who
- A joint project between NASA and ISRO.
- What
- The launch of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) Earth observation satellite.
- When
- Expected to launch by the end of July.
- Where
- From ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
- Why
- To provide a detailed view of Earth to monitor changes and aid in disaster response.
- Mission Name
- NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar)
- Partners
- NASA and ISRO
- Launch Location
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
- Launch Date
- Expected by end of July
- Objective
- Earth observation using dual-frequency SAR
- Coverage
- Global, every 12 days