The upcoming NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) mission, a collaboration between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), will offer groundbreaking insights into Earth’s dynamic surface. Equipped with dual-band radar technology, NISAR will monitor a wide range of phenomena, including land deformations from natural disasters and climate change impacts on glaciers, forests, and ice sheets.

NISAR’s dual radar system, using L-band and S-band with distinct wavelengths, allows for comprehensive observations of Earth’s features, offering detailed measurements down to just a few centimeters. The satellite’s capabilities will support scientific research and real-world applications like disaster management, water resource tracking, and environmental monitoring. NASA plans to make NISAR data publicly available through cloud storage for global access.

This mission represents the first joint hardware development between NASA and ISRO for Earth observation, showcasing successful international collaboration. The satellite’s launch is expected to open new doors for understanding global environmental and geological changes.